Education in Chemistry

Montage photo showing two chemistry worksheets, side by side. On each is a snail to illustrate taking a slow approach to the chemistry

Five easy steps to speed up learning in slow practicals, from Thandi Banda, science teacher and STEM coordinator
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Starting my second term as a trainee chemistry teacher Follow May as she steps out of her comfort zone and into her new placement

Thinking about training to teach chemistry? Read a first-hand account from PGCE student May as she starts her second school placement
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Graphic of four people climbing a mountain. They are roped together and one is at the top. There is a folding stool, a flask and other equipment on the ground. In the background are more mountains and a sky with a few white clouds.

Remember starting out in the chemistry classroom? Jog your memory with PGCE student May’s story of starting her second school placement
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Earth's heat to produce electricity for homes in UK clean energy first Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK's first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium.

The UK’s first geothermal power plant is now live, generating renewable electricity from underground heat ⚡🌡️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Pair it with our piece on Cornwall’s lithium‑rich geothermal waters and greener battery production 🔋🌱
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Flashcards are a tried-and-tested revision strategy – discover how @drhskelton.bsky.social helps her post-16 learners get the most out of them 🎴 🃏 👇
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Say salut or hola to teacher trainees from around the world. And read this advice from @mosssafari.bsky.social to help them settle in and strengthen your science department
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What are some of the largest crystals in the world? From copper sulfate to quartz we look at six of the biggest crystals out there

We've been hearing from a teacher growing a 2kg copper sulfate crystal www.chemistryworld.com/culture/how-.... Which led us to wonder what other record-breaking crystals are out there?

BBC Radio 4 - BBC Inside Science, Wood, Smoke and Science: Cooking over fire The science of barbecue recorded at Abergavenny Food Festival 2025.

Snuggle round a warm fire with @amsterdammed.bsky.social this afternoon, as BBC Inside Science "brings a sprinkling of chemistry and just a squeeze of paleoanthropology" from the Abergavenny Science Festival, supported by our wonderful colleague Dr Joanna Buckley!

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did you see any of the fab 12 covers on @cerp.rsc.org last year? If so, vote for your favourite 👇🏼

Microscale practical set up of copper chloride electrolysis

The EiC team are enjoying a brilliant field day at Scholar's Day in York at the #STEM Centre. Getting hands-on with electrolysis.
Fantastic conversations, great energy and a lovely opportunity to connect with everyone taking part 😃
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Becoming a chemistry teacher in England - join our ChemCareers webinar on Wednesday 25th February

Heard about our teacher training scholarship, but not sure what it's about? We support talented people entering secondary chemistry teacher training with bursaries, coaching & more.

Join our upcoming webinar (free for members) to find out how we could help you: https://rsc.li/4rgUwS2 #ChemSky

How to manage the transition from pre- to post-16 chemistry Six strategies for bridging the transition for learners to post-16 chemistry

The leap from pre- to post-16 chemistry is a big one. Five teachers from across the nations and Ireland share how you can bridge the gap and help your learners succeed ⬇️
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Think editor @fidgetslisa.bsky.social got a bit starstruck at the weekend!
Have you got these famous issues? Or, have you had your photo taken with an EiC somewhere interesting?

Great teaching starts with great subject knowledge -
@joel120193.substack.com shares how brushing up on electrolysis made him a better educator and why you should dedicate time to improving your chemistry knowledge 👇
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Meet the apprentice technician who loves David Bowie Find out what apprentice science technician Skye wishes all teachers knew and her favourite demonstration for a sweet-smelling classroom

From setting up sweet-smelling practicals to dreaming of cute insect close-ups, meet Bowie-loving science technician Skye 👋

Teaching salts? Find out how scientists have isolated calcium hydrogencarbonate crystals for the first time and found neat hexagonal shapes. Download the summary slide with questions and story from @ninanotman.bsky.social for ages 14–16 🧪✨
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Spark students’ curiosity for British Science Week 2026 Everything you need to plan for 6-15 March

Celebrate the wonders of chemistry this British Science Week with a curated selection of hands-on activities designed to inspire. What will you and your learners get up to? 🧪🔬
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#BSE26 #science #iteachchem #chemsky

Making measurements | Teaching practical science Tips to help your 11-16 learners use appropriate apparatus to make and record measurements

Build fluency in the language of measurement, guide students' apparatus choices and progress their measurement accuracy and precision with these tips 📏👇️
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#scienceeducation #iteachchem #pedagogy

Photo of a pile of books with a pair of spectacles on top. They're on a soft grey throw, with cushions behind and a laptop open to the left.

What will you read next? Check out the first six of our recommended reads to celebrate the National year of reading.
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#booksky #sciteachuk #iteachchem

Discover the surprising ways that science helps football players up their game 👇
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How to teach electrochemistry at post-16 Use these tips to help your students calculate redox reactions and create electrochemical cells

✨ Teaching electrochemistry at post 16
Bring energy and clarity to post 16 lessons with practical activities and ways to tackle misconceptions: edu.rsc.org/cpd/how-to-t...

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Electrochemistry misconceptions It's a complex topic. Use this to help students master it

✨ Electrochemistry misconceptions (ages 14 to 16)
Clear up common misconceptions with classroom ready explanations and teaching ideas: edu.rsc.org/feature/elec...

Overcoming electrochemistry misconceptions Use evidence-based research and teacher-tested tips to help your students master this challenging topic

✨ What makes electrochemistry so hard? (ages 11 to post 16)
See what research says about common difficulties and discover tips to address them: edu.rsc.org/education-re...

Spiral your curriculum for electrochemistry success Discover why electrochemistry doesn't have to be a challenging topic

✨ Spiral your curriculum for electrochemistry success (ages 11 to post 16)
Explore how a structured, iterative approach can make this topic far more accessible: edu.rsc.org/endpoint/spi...

Teaching electrochemistry?
✨ Sequencing electrochemistry practicals (ages 11 to 18)
Six tried and tested experiments to strengthen understanding through well timed practicals

Use I say, you say and choral response to fortify engagement Two techniques to strengthen learners' engagement and enthusiasm, whatever the topic

Looking for ways to boost attention and energy in your lessons? I say, you say and choral response brings learners into the moment. These quick techniques from @priteshraichura.bsky.social make explanations pacier and participation sky high 👏✨
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Grab your learners' attention and boost engagement with these two simple techniques 🗣️ 👇️
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Combine stories and demos for wow lessons Weave storytelling into classroom practicals to deepen engagement and understanding

How can you make Chemistry the best department in school? Tell a story with an added WOW factor for National Story Telling Week 2026 of course 💥
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The number of pupils missing school has grown since the pandemic. Discover why this is happening and what you can do to help 👇
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The fast guide to visible learning in chemistry Boost engagement, motivation and achievement in your classroom by making learning explicit

Make learning explicit in your chemistry classroom with evidence-based strategies that boost engagement and achievement. Explore visible learning, SOLO taxonomy and fishbone diagrams with Sarita 🧪✨
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