Teaching reacting masses at 14–16 Turn balanced equations into real quantities students can measure

Build learners’ confidence in reacting masses with practical teaching strategies and clear explanations that tackle common misconceptions 🧪 Use the simple models and step‑by‑step scaffolding to link equations with real quantities ▶️ edu.rsc.org/cpd/teaching...

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Build stronger particle understanding Three simple strategies to minimise misconceptions and solidify learners' understanding of the particle model

Ever had students who can label particle diagrams perfectly but still hold surprising ideas about what particles actually do? @helenharden.bsky.social shares simple ways to build stronger understanding and tackle those hidden misconceptions 🔍✨ edu.rsc.org/ideas/build-...

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What does England's science curriculum reform mean for SEND learners and teachers? Head of science Jo McMullen shares her thoughts ⬇️
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Our self-led professional development courses are an accessible way to boost your subject knowledge, pedagogy and classroom confidence, whatever your career stage.

Enrol today: edu.rsc.org/teacher-pd/s...

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📝 The Science Teaching Survey closes today! Have you had your say?
Your perspective matters ➡️ rsc.li/4u0fBSz

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Discover Matthew Parks’ tips to remove numeracy struggles from the chemistry equation and increase their confidence 🧮👇️
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Let’s talk about talking in science lessons. The recent curriculum and assessment review in England is encouraging oracy, and science teacher Naomi Hennah is all for talking in class
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How safe are practicals in the hands of AI? Help your learners become creative, critical and conscious consumers of GenAI by being aware of its limitations

@wendychem.bsky.social digs into what GenAI gets brilliantly right – and dangerously wrong – when creating chemistry practicals: edu.rsc.org/feature/how-...

🤖 Would you trust an AI‑generated chemistry practical?

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How to help students decode science vocabulary The keys to understanding the language of chemistry

If you loved Joel Kenyon’s talk on etymology, you’ll love:
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Primary science | Royal Society of Chemistry Free resources, ideas and support for teaching primary science

Inspired by Graham Owen to teach science at primary level? Start here: edu.rsc.org/primary-scie...

If you liked Katie Colley’s approach to level 3 responses, you’ll like bsky.app/profile/doc-... edu.rsc.org/ideas/strate...

How to help students master decoding command words Use these three strategies to prepare your 14-16 learners for exam success

Started getting to grips with command words thanks to @misscrofts.bsky.social? Get a reminder in her article edu.rsc.org/ideas/how-to...

How to scaffold science for SEND learners Use these tips to build useful scaffolding techniques for sequencing questions, graph drawing skills, recall and reasoning that make science more accessible

Enjoyed Michael Prince talk on reteaching? Check out his recent article edu.rsc.org/ideas/how-to...

It's already a week since @ttradioofficial.bsky.social's Connect event. Such a great day with so many talented, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and generous teachers. If you enjoyed the day, why not check out some related content...
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2026 UK Chemistry Olympiad round one results The Royal Society of Chemistry reveals the grade boundaries for this year's UK Chemistry Olympiad

The UK #ChemistryOlympiad grade boundaries are out, and the energy from students this year has been brilliant 🙌 ➡️ edu.rsc.org/rsc-educatio...
From pee‑in‑the‑pool puzzles to a surprise appearance from Paddington, this paper had it all. Well done to everyone who took part! 🧪🎉
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Four scaffolding approaches and top tips for making science accessible for all your learners ⬇️
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Are the CAR recommendations a step in the right direction for science education or a missed opportunity for radical redesign? The RSC's Laura Daly explores what the future may hold for science education and what more can still be done ✍️🧪
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Let your learners experience the drama of the thermite reaction safely - watch the video and download the tech notes 💥⬇️
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Illustration of a woman teacher sat at a desk, marking papers. Behind her on the wall is a periodic table. On the desk are clamp stands, flasks and test tubes, some containing coloured liquids

Marking exams – great for your CPD and great for your learners’ outcomes. Find out how in this article by chemistry teacher Becky Kell from @boltonsch.bsky.social
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Help your learners get top marks for:
🧪 method writing
🧪 reacting mass calculations
🧪 writing about bonding
🧪 calculating bond enthalpy
All thanks to teacher Becky from @boltonsch.bsky.social marking exams
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Who will editor @fidgetslisa.bsky.social see on Saturday?
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How do you use instructional explanations in your classroom? @colinmcgill.bsky.social shares six key aspects of a high-quality explanation, plus tips for using explanations effectively ⬇️
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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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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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