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IdeasEffective questioning in organic chemistry
How to use conversation to help stuck students solve their own problems
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Decaffeination – how does it work?
Organic solvent, supercritical carbon dioxide or water? A knowledge of solvents and solutions is essential for removing caffeine from your daily cuppa
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Job profile
Secondary school science teacher
Alice teaches in a secondary school chemistry department helping her students thrive in the future
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The real prize of entering STEM competitions
Both you and your students can gain a lot from participating in science competitions besides winning
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Strategies to succeed in post-16 courses
Passing exams at 18 requires specific skills and strategies. Here’s how to support students to develop them
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Harness self-regulation to nurture independent study skills
Follow these tips to engage students with learning processes
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How to successfully support disengaged learners
An effective three-stage strategy to motivate students as they return to the classroom
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Using investigations to engage your 11–14 students
Try this proven approach to remote teaching with your science classes
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Escape the classroom: and reveal the properties of materials
Escape room puzzles to introduce students to materials properties
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Job profile
Associate principal scientist, food
Robert builds computer models to predict how different food chemicals will enhance the taste and texture of chocolate, biscuits and other snacks
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Patent attorney
Charley explains how he makes an impact by helping inventors get legal protection for their new inventions and medicines
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Senior committee specialist, UK government
Xameerah talks about her important role in providing specialist advice on science and science policy to inform the work and policies of the UK government
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Laboratory technician and higher apprentice, solar
Rebekka tests and finds ways to improve solar panels whilst balancing her studies towards her Foundation Degree apprenticeship
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Consumer products technician
Robert develops materials to improve the properties of consumer products from cosmetics to chewing gum
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Investor relations manager
Marcia updates shareholders, managers, staff and external market analysts with Unilever’s financial performance and strategy
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Senior picture editor
Emma communicates science to the public by sourcing or commissioning engaging and accurate scientific photographs, illustrations and videos for publications
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Policy adviser, UK government
Tom works for the UK government and briefs ministers and politicians about the latest scientific research to inform their policies
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Director of medicinal chemistry
Find out what’s involved in leading a team of 30 scientists who are researching new medicines
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Director of IRC in biomedical materials
Professor Vadgama researches biosensors which monitor changes inside the bodies of patients and athletes
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Environmental chemist
James helps protect the environment by assessing the risks to life from certain chemicals in soil, water and air
