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Education in Chemistry magazine, from @roysocchem.bsky.social News, articles and resources for chemistry teachers
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GenAI hallucinations are a major flaw of the tech, but you can use them to your advantage for plausible distractors in MCQs and more … edu.rsc.org/feature/the-... #stemed #iteachchem

For Carla’s team, winning an RSC Education Prize was an endorsement of all their great work – & the prize money has helped to buy more resources to support primary science learners. Nominations for this year’s prizes are open. See all categories: buff.ly/rZFrlW5 #ChemSky #EduSky #EduSkyPrimary

Is generative artificial intelligence improving teaching and learning? Tell us what you think edu.rsc.org/feature/the-... #teachereducation #uked

This was such a great idea. Rach & Rach previewing speakers at the @cogscisci.bsky.social conference tomorrow. Great for working out who to go and see. overcast.fm/+ABCybK6qhck overcast.fm/+ABCybIN3-O4

@wendychem.bsky.social‬ finds out from teachers how they’re using AI for admin, #teachingresources and contexts. Read more and download the resource ⬇️ edu.rsc.org/feature/the-... #chemed #scienceteachers

Mistakes are inevitable and a valuable part of the learning process. Discover tips for showing students that making mistakes can lead to 💡 moments: edu.rsc.org/education-re... #iteachchem

Discover how to ensure students stay engaged and on track, even after making mistakes: edu.rsc.org/education-re... #edusky

Mistakes are inevitable, especially in the lab. Help your learners see their mistakes as valuable rather than undesirable or shameful 👉 edu.rsc.org/education-re... #iteachchem

How can you make your classroom a safe space for students to learn from their mistakes? @sci-drscott.bsky.social shares research-backed teaching tips 👇 edu.rsc.org/education-re... #chemed #stemed

Use this #Everydaychemistry article and the accompanying TikTok to discover the science of fizzy drinks and the perfect pour edu.rsc.org/everyday-che... #sciteachuk #chemed

What links a Swiss watchmaker, scuba divers and viscosity? Quench your thirst for knowledge below and use this everyday context in your equilibrium lessons edu.rsc.org/everyday-che... #iteachchem #edusky #scienceteachers

Almost 3,500 imaginative, passionate, young UK science fans (and talented artists!) entered our British Science Week #BSW25 poster competition this year. It was VERY tough to choose the winners. Visit the BSW website to check out our picks: www.britishscienceweek.org/winners-of-t...

Summer is approaching and that means sitting outside with a nice, cold drink. Read the science of soda’s sparkle here 👇 edu.rsc.org/everyday-che... #STEMed #chatchemistry

Our colleague, and Onscreen Chemistry author, @drjohnodonoghue.bsky.social‬ spoke to the @chemistryworld.com‬ team about his book. Watch the webinar: www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/ons... And read more on Breaking Bad in your May print issue of EiC and at: edu.rsc.org/analysis/the...

Pop, soda, fizzy or soft drinks. Whatever you call them, there’s nothing better than your favourite out of a can or bottle. But what causes the carbon dioxide bubbles? 🫧 edu.rsc.org/everyday-che... #scienceteachers #chemed #Everydaychemistry

Join us at the ASE Technicians Conference – 11th July at Bolton School BL1 4PA! 🎟 Prices start at just £55 for ASE Technician Members 💡 Not a member yet? Grab the exclusive discounted membership offer when you attend. 👉 Book your place today! 🔗 www.ase.org.uk/events/ase-t...

Frayer models offer a window into students’ science capital. Have you used our latest literacy #teachingresources, including the framework, yet? edu.rsc.org/ideas/frayer... #chatchemistry #edusky

Teacher and director of studies, Jo Haywood shares her top tips for accessing, and assessing, students’ scientific understanding edu.rsc.org/ideas/frayer... #scienceteachers #chemed

Foster scientific curiosity, questioning skills and inference making with Frayer models and intriguing demos edu.rsc.org/ideas/frayer... #iteachchemistry #scied

We are really excited by all the incredible articles in @chemistryworld.com women's health collection! Especially the article on workplace support for menstruation which some of our incredible team contributed towards!

Explore, break down, explain and consolidate chemistry concepts with Frayer models edu.rsc.org/ideas/frayer... #stemed #chatchemistry

Expose your learners’ #misconceptions about benzene’s structure with these approaches to aromatic chemistry edu.rsc.org/cpd/how-to-t... #SciTeachUK #chemed

Ideas and resources to help your post-16 learners understand conjugated pi systems edu.rsc.org/cpd/how-to-t... #SciTeachUK #chemed #ASEChat

Dyeing to teach aromatic chemistry to post-16 learners? You’ll want to read and download these teacher-tested materials edu.rsc.org/cpd/how-to-t... #SciTeachUK

Teaching aromatic chemistry to post-16 learners? You need these ideas and lesson plan edu.rsc.org/cpd/how-to-t... #SciTeachUK

Curiosity's discovery of carbonate rocks provides the first evidence of a cycle similar to Earth's, crucial for habitability. A fantastic link for lessons on Earth's atmosphere and the greenhouse effect: edu.rsc.org/science-rese... #chemed #STEMed

Where did all the Martian carbon dioxide go? 🤔 Use this real research for lessons on Earth's atmosphere. With a downloadable summary slide for your 14–16 lessons: edu.rsc.org/science-rese... #edusky #scied

Use this story by @ninanotman.bsky.social and the accompanying summary slide to give 14–16 students a familiar context when studying Earth's atmosphere 👇 edu.rsc.org/science-rese... #teachersky

🔎 NASA's Curiosity rover has found carbonate rocks, potentially revealing where the Red Planet's ancient thick atmosphere (and warmth!) went. Great context for teaching 14–16 atmospheres and the greenhouse effect: edu.rsc.org/science-rese... @ninanotman.bsky.social #STEMed

Use students' drawings to identify misconceptions and find teaching tips here 👇 edu.rsc.org/education-re... #stemed #chatchemistry

Scitech conference in Birmingham - 27th June The annual Scitech conference is aimed at school and college technicians for Science and D&T CLEAPSS D&T advisers will again be attending the conference to run sessions for D&T technicians. Book tickets for the conference here scitechconf.co.uk

Draw conclusions from students' scientific sketches and improve your noticing skills at the same time edu.rsc.org/education-re... #iteachchem #scienceteachers

You told us that low literacy is a challenge – and we listened. Our comprehensive packages cover the language your learners need to understand, with key terms glossaries, reading, writing and listening activities. #ChemSky Download for free: buff.ly/UU9ac7h

Find out how Sharon creates a personalised learning experience for all her students, plus her favourite teaching resources 👉 edu.rsc.org/interview/me... #sciteachuk #edusky

Keen traveller Sharon shares the moment that her passion for science was ignited – and how she once ended up cleaning up sand for weeks... edu.rsc.org/interview/me... #iteachcheam

❔ What do you think science teaching and practical work will look like in 20 years? Head of science Sharon Smith wants to know your answers. Reply below this post or leave a comment on her article ⬇️ edu.rsc.org/interview/me... #STEMed #edtech

👋 It's time to meet the teacher! Meet Sharon, head of science, assistant headteacher and avid baker: edu.rsc.org/interview/me... #iteachchem

Summer, sweat and science. Read the latest Everyday chemistry and watch the TikTok to discover the differences between deodorants and antiperspirants edu.rsc.org/everyday-che... #edusky #iteachchem #stemed

With the hotter weather and a classroom of teens, you might need this 👇 edu.rsc.org/everyday-che... #scienceteachers #chatchemistry

Are you an ECT or trainee teacher? Could #CPD on #microscale boost your confidence and your learners’? Read this to find out 🔽 #SciTeachUK #chemed (Spoiler: yes is the answer) edu.rsc.org/feature/micr...

Ever wondered if #CPD on #microscale chemistry boosts early career and trainee teachers’ confidence to include practical work? Wonder no more. Robert Campbell from St Mary’s has discovered it does. And it impacts learners’ practical abilities too #SciTeachUK #ASEChat edu.rsc.org/feature/micr...

Want to boost your confidence with practicals and improve learners’ abilities? Then read this about #CPD and #microscale #SciTeachUK #cogscisci edu.rsc.org/feature/micr...

Read this to discover how #CPD on #microscale has a positive impact on #ECT confidence and learners’ practical abilities edu.rsc.org/feature/micr... #SciTeachUK #chemed

Ask your learners to 'draw a scientist' to challenge their preconceptions about who a scientist is and what they do 👩‍🔬 ⬇️ edu.rsc.org/endpoint/why... #iteachchem

Here's the round-up! Poster for polymerisation: edu.rsc.org/infographics... 4 ideas for teaching salts: edu.rsc.org/ideas/ways-t... Why are scientist stereotypes persisting? edu.rsc.org/endpoint/why... Plus, everything from May's issue here: edu.rsc.org/eic/may-2025... #stemed #iteachchem

The stereotype of the pale, male scientist in a white lab coat may still exist — let's challenge it to start conversations with learners about how science careers are for everyone 👇 edu.rsc.org/endpoint/why... #stemed

❔✍️ If you asked your learners to draw a scientist, who do you think they would draw? And who would you draw? edu.rsc.org/endpoint/why... #sciteachuk #scienceteachers

What does a 'scientist' look like in 2025? RSC education coordinator Rebecca Laye explores why stereotypes of the 'typical' scientist still persist 👇 edu.rsc.org/endpoint/why... #iteachchem #STEMed

Take a trip down edtech memory lane, find context-based stories and display the condensation polymerisation poster from our May issue 👇 edu.rsc.org/eic/may-2025... #iteachchem #STEMed

The May issue is now online and in your post 📮 have you renewed for next academic year? If not, what are you waiting for? edu.rsc.org/eic/may-2025... #scienceteachers #chemed