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This week's roud-up. Add context to core practicals: edu.rsc.org/feature/cont... How to use decision trees in your teaching: edu.rsc.org/ideas/scaffo... Everything you need for collision theory and what affects rates of reaction at 14–16: edu.rsc.org/cpd/how-to-t... #chemed #iteachchem

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Bring colour to lessons and events with our chemistry and art collection: edu.rsc.org/resources/co... Then read how RSC Outreach funding helped See Science reach over 750 learners and members of the public last summer, making paints from natural pigments 🎨 edu.rsc.org/rsc-educatio... #stemed

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Scaffold learning and put collision theory and rates of reaction in context for your 14–16 students 👇 edu.rsc.org/cpd/how-to-t... #iteachchem

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What truly makes a reaction speed up? Explore the devastating 1878 Minneapolis flour mill explosion to add context to your lessons on collision theory with your 14–16 learners👇 edu.rsc.org/cpd/how-to-t... #sciteachuk

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Use these teacher-tested strategies to tackle collision and rates of reaction with 14–16 learners, including common misconceptions to watch out for and suggested resources 👇 edu.rsc.org/cpd/how-to-t... #iteachchem

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Find out how a collaboration between See Science and RSC education coordinators in Wales created an enriching and accessible STEAM activity edu.rsc.org/rsc-educatio... #chemed #scienceteachers

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We're excited to announce a new programme in Wales, building confidence, supporting practice and transforming science education. Backed by the Welsh Government and in partnership with the @instituteofphysics.bsky.social and @sciencemadesimple.bsky.social. Find out more ➡️ www.iop.org/physics-comm...

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Use these teacher-tested tips for sketching, using and then removing decision trees as scaffolding for your learners ⬇️ edu.rsc.org/ideas/scaffo... #STEMed

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Use these pre-prepared examples of decision trees to guide learners thinking when solving questions on structure and bonding and acids, bases and buffers: edu.rsc.org/ideas/scaffo... #chatchem

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Scaffold your learners with decision trees and help them find routes through complex topics 👇 edu.rsc.org/ideas/scaffo... #iteachchem

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🌳 Help learners break down their thinking with decision trees, a visual representation of the route to an answer. Discover top tips for using them and download examples for your 14–16s and 16–18s: edu.rsc.org/ideas/scaffo...

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✨ Use decision trees to help students master tricky topics like structure and bonding. Download the: ▶️ 14–16 animated presentation slides with teacher guidance and examples ▶️ 16–18 pre-prepared decision tree edu.rsc.org/ideas/scaffo... #teachingresources #scienceteachers

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Visual support for tricky topics 👀 Decision trees help students navigate tough chemistry concepts, from identifying bonding types (14– 16) to solving acid-base problems (16– 18). Use these downloadable resources in your lessons: edu.rsc.org/ideas/scaffo... #uked #chemed

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Ever feel like your students are just memorising words for structure and bonding, without understanding? 😵‍💫 This article introduces decision trees – a visual scaffold to help learners break down complex ideas and truly think like chemists ▶️ edu.rsc.org/ideas/scaffo... #stemed #teachingresources

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Struggling with acids, bases, or buffers? 🧪 Decision trees can simplify complex calculations. Learn how to use this visual scaffold to boost student understanding: edu.rsc.org/ideas/scaffo... #iteachchem #scied #edusky

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Learner-friendly contexts for core chemistry practicals: 🚰 Water ☕ Coffee 🍫 Chocolate 📺 The Traitors 🔋 Batteries All teacher-tested by @ianmcdaid.bsky.social #educhat #edusky #SciTeachUK edu.rsc.org/feature/cont...

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Teaching polymers and their properties? Check out this thread ⬇️ Watch the superabsorbent polymer video and download the technician notes edu.rsc.org/exhibition-c... #iteachchem #stemed (1/5)

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Put practical work into context for your learners with these six teacher-tested approaches from @ianmcdaid.bsky.social #educhat #SciTeachUK #ASEChat edu.rsc.org/feature/cont...

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Make chemistry real. Put practical work into context with these six everyday experiences #SciTeachUK #edusky edu.rsc.org/feature/cont...

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Here's this week's round-up! @wendychem.bsky.social investigates AI in education: edu.rsc.org/feature/the-... The bright side of making mistakes from @sci-drscott.bsky.social: edu.rsc.org/education-re... Fizzy drink chemistry: edu.rsc.org/everyday-che... #scied #chemed

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Our 2024 Science Teaching Survey results showed that only 3% of teachers found AI greatly reduced their workload. @wendychem.bsky.social‬ investigates edu.rsc.org/feature/the-... #edusky #sciteachuk

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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

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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

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

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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

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@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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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

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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!

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

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

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

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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

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