Recognise that different types of reaction have different numbers of reactants and products. Explain the observed colour ...

Including teacher notes and a student worksheet, this resource aims to help learners understand the trend in boiling points ...

Most of us can remember a trip from our school days. For me, the one that stands out was a visit some 30 years ago to a large-scale research laboratory working with radioactive materials. I still ...

How to use students’ everyday experiences to aid understanding in experiments So why do I have a hip joint, a golf club head and a mini turbine blade out in front of the class today? They’re my hook ...

English exam board AQA issued a statement about the inductive effect and its role in explanations in A-level chemistry. I have been teaching A-level chemistry for nearly 20 years and I cannot remember ...

Everything you need to teach your 11–14 year-old learners about climate change, acid rain and smog Guide learners to critically evaluate information sources, spotting fake news and develop scientific ...

Solving problems that involve equations is an important skill across all three disciplines of science. There are many variables involved: recalling the correct equation, converting units, rearranging, ...

I wrote in August 2024 about how electrochemistry doesn’t need to be difficult to teach if you spiral your curriculum to address and reinforce key ideas as learners progress from 11 to 18. Going hand ...

Help your 14–16 learners tune into the patterns in reactivity and physical characteristics of these groups on the periodic table ...

This resource features three different versions of a worksheet on alcohols: scaffolded, partially scaffolded and unscaffolded. Use the worksheets to identify learners’ knowledge gaps and ...

Chemistry education research is great for navigating our way to the teaching strategies that will have the most impact for our students. Engaging with research helps to ensure our practice is evidence ...

Find out how your learners can take part in this valuable experience that goes beyond purely academic pursuits The UK Chemistry Olympiad gives aspiring young chemists a chance to explore chemistry ...