Education in Chemistry
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Education in Chemistry magazine, from @roysocchem.bsky.social
News, articles and resources for chemistry teachers
News, articles and resources for chemistry teachers
Organic compounds can feel like a maze for 14–16 learners, but with the right steps, you can make the journey clear and engaging. 🧪 Discover four practical ways to boost understanding and confidence in this tricky topic: edu.rsc.org/ideas/4-ways...
#iteachchem #edusky
#iteachchem #edusky
4 ways to teach organic compounds at 14–16
Use these teacher-tested ideas to compound learners' knowledge of carbon atoms
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January 14, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Organic compounds can feel like a maze for 14–16 learners, but with the right steps, you can make the journey clear and engaging. 🧪 Discover four practical ways to boost understanding and confidence in this tricky topic: edu.rsc.org/ideas/4-ways...
#iteachchem #edusky
#iteachchem #edusky
Discover how to use an arrows-first approach in organic chemistry with your post-16s to:
⤴️ increase understanding and raise assessment scores
⤵️ reduce reliance on rote memorisation
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#chemed
⤴️ increase understanding and raise assessment scores
⤵️ reduce reliance on rote memorisation
edu.rsc.org/education-re...
#chemed
January 13, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Discover how to use an arrows-first approach in organic chemistry with your post-16s to:
⤴️ increase understanding and raise assessment scores
⤵️ reduce reliance on rote memorisation
edu.rsc.org/education-re...
#chemed
⤴️ increase understanding and raise assessment scores
⤵️ reduce reliance on rote memorisation
edu.rsc.org/education-re...
#chemed
It was great listening to Zoe and Simon's threshold concepts for teaching A level organic chemistry while at #ASEConf2026 today.
Read about their work on #flippedlearning here: edu.rsc.org/feature/flip...
Read about their work on #flippedlearning here: edu.rsc.org/feature/flip...
January 9, 2026 at 6:29 PM
It was great listening to Zoe and Simon's threshold concepts for teaching A level organic chemistry while at #ASEConf2026 today.
Read about their work on #flippedlearning here: edu.rsc.org/feature/flip...
Read about their work on #flippedlearning here: edu.rsc.org/feature/flip...
On 23 January, @unesco.org is hosting a youth-led event at its headquarters in Paris to mark the International Day of Education. Wherever you are in the world, find out how you can get involved 👉 www.unesco.org/en/days/educ...
#STEMed #iteachchem
#STEMed #iteachchem
January 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
On 23 January, @unesco.org is hosting a youth-led event at its headquarters in Paris to mark the International Day of Education. Wherever you are in the world, find out how you can get involved 👉 www.unesco.org/en/days/educ...
#STEMed #iteachchem
#STEMed #iteachchem
Interesting keynote from Jeff Banks exploring an ‘affirmative model’ of understanding, thinking and talking about disability #ASEConf2026
January 9, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Interesting keynote from Jeff Banks exploring an ‘affirmative model’ of understanding, thinking and talking about disability #ASEConf2026
First up, EiC sits down with Ed Walsh to explore hinge questions – clever tools that help steer lessons and uncover those hidden knowledge gaps
👀 Will we see you today at #ASEconf2026?
👀 Will we see you today at #ASEconf2026?
January 9, 2026 at 9:17 AM
First up, EiC sits down with Ed Walsh to explore hinge questions – clever tools that help steer lessons and uncover those hidden knowledge gaps
👀 Will we see you today at #ASEconf2026?
👀 Will we see you today at #ASEconf2026?
bsky.app/profile/moss... is talking AI tomorrow 8.45am at the #ASEConf2026.
Read more of Andy's work with EiC: edu.rsc.org/andy-chandle...
And find out more on AI in the classroom: edu.rsc.org/eic/collecti...
#SciEd
Read more of Andy's work with EiC: edu.rsc.org/andy-chandle...
And find out more on AI in the classroom: edu.rsc.org/eic/collecti...
#SciEd
Andy Chandler-Grevatt (@mosssafari.bsky.social)
Teacher, Author, Researcher. Education, science, biology. Founder of Moss Safari - microscopic adventures to learn about microscopy and microbiology. 🔬💚 Diversity in every sense of the word 🏳️🌈.…
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January 8, 2026 at 6:25 PM
bsky.app/profile/moss... is talking AI tomorrow 8.45am at the #ASEConf2026.
Read more of Andy's work with EiC: edu.rsc.org/andy-chandle...
And find out more on AI in the classroom: edu.rsc.org/eic/collecti...
#SciEd
Read more of Andy's work with EiC: edu.rsc.org/andy-chandle...
And find out more on AI in the classroom: edu.rsc.org/eic/collecti...
#SciEd
The Education in Chemistry team will be at #ASEConf2026 this year. Look out for Emily from the team — she’ll be there all day tomorrow. We'd love to say hi 👋
2026aseannualconf.sched.com
#ASEchat
2026aseannualconf.sched.com
#ASEchat
January 8, 2026 at 5:17 PM
The Education in Chemistry team will be at #ASEConf2026 this year. Look out for Emily from the team — she’ll be there all day tomorrow. We'd love to say hi 👋
2026aseannualconf.sched.com
#ASEchat
2026aseannualconf.sched.com
#ASEchat
While you wait for your print copy of EiC to arrive ... check out what's inside our January issue, including:
✅ top revision strategies
✅ tips for developing practical skills
✅ nitrogen oxides demos
edu.rsc.org/eic/january-...
#STEMed #iteachchem
✅ top revision strategies
✅ tips for developing practical skills
✅ nitrogen oxides demos
edu.rsc.org/eic/january-...
#STEMed #iteachchem
January 2026: Use ideas from this issue
Ideas for your classroom and teaching from our January 2026 issue
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January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
While you wait for your print copy of EiC to arrive ... check out what's inside our January issue, including:
✅ top revision strategies
✅ tips for developing practical skills
✅ nitrogen oxides demos
edu.rsc.org/eic/january-...
#STEMed #iteachchem
✅ top revision strategies
✅ tips for developing practical skills
✅ nitrogen oxides demos
edu.rsc.org/eic/january-...
#STEMed #iteachchem
Time to switch gears and plan a trip – discover how educational trips can refresh your teaching and inspire your learners, plus top tips for avoiding bumps in the road 👉
edu.rsc.org/feature/why-...
#iteachchem
edu.rsc.org/feature/why-...
#iteachchem
January 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Time to switch gears and plan a trip – discover how educational trips can refresh your teaching and inspire your learners, plus top tips for avoiding bumps in the road 👉
edu.rsc.org/feature/why-...
#iteachchem
edu.rsc.org/feature/why-...
#iteachchem
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I'm looking for some examples of whole class feedback as a response to written work in science. Are there any science teachers out there who have some examples that they would be willing to share? @cogscisci.bsky.social @chatbiology.bsky.social @chatchemistry.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 9:20 AM
I'm looking for some examples of whole class feedback as a response to written work in science. Are there any science teachers out there who have some examples that they would be willing to share? @cogscisci.bsky.social @chatbiology.bsky.social @chatchemistry.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social
What’s your go-to mnemonic for revising chemistry? Share it with us here – we’d love to see your best memory hacks!
Check out our page 27 in the January print issue where we explore some more of the classics like OIL RIG and quirky ones like PPOO.
#edusky
Check out our page 27 in the January print issue where we explore some more of the classics like OIL RIG and quirky ones like PPOO.
#edusky
January 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
What’s your go-to mnemonic for revising chemistry? Share it with us here – we’d love to see your best memory hacks!
Check out our page 27 in the January print issue where we explore some more of the classics like OIL RIG and quirky ones like PPOO.
#edusky
Check out our page 27 in the January print issue where we explore some more of the classics like OIL RIG and quirky ones like PPOO.
#edusky
This is interesting. Wonder what #scienceteachers think... We know some science teachers use social media in their lessons⬇️ It'll be interesting to see what they had to say in our recent reader survey - results coming soon!
edu.rsc.org/ideas/how-to...
edu.rsc.org/ideas/how-to...
How to harness social media to teach the development of the periodic table
Help students understand how scientific ideas are developed by creating social media posts from historic scientists
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January 6, 2026 at 9:14 AM
This is interesting. Wonder what #scienceteachers think... We know some science teachers use social media in their lessons⬇️ It'll be interesting to see what they had to say in our recent reader survey - results coming soon!
edu.rsc.org/ideas/how-to...
edu.rsc.org/ideas/how-to...
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Make subject knowledge CPD your resolution for 2026
#SKPT blended learning with f2f sessions, online content & a school subsidy on completion
⏰Still time to book for sessions on #Electricity #Energy & #MatterAndSpace
Find dates & details & book now
https://loom.ly/OlTEmjM
#SKPT blended learning with f2f sessions, online content & a school subsidy on completion
⏰Still time to book for sessions on #Electricity #Energy & #MatterAndSpace
Find dates & details & book now
https://loom.ly/OlTEmjM
January 6, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Make subject knowledge CPD your resolution for 2026
#SKPT blended learning with f2f sessions, online content & a school subsidy on completion
⏰Still time to book for sessions on #Electricity #Energy & #MatterAndSpace
Find dates & details & book now
https://loom.ly/OlTEmjM
#SKPT blended learning with f2f sessions, online content & a school subsidy on completion
⏰Still time to book for sessions on #Electricity #Energy & #MatterAndSpace
Find dates & details & book now
https://loom.ly/OlTEmjM
You're welcome, David. Glad you're pleased with how it turned out. Hopefully lots of teachers find the scrolling image captions helpful. There's plenty of them now: edu.rsc.org/eic/section/...
Infographics | Posters | RSC Education
Infographic posters on key chemistry and science topics for teachers to share with students
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January 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
You're welcome, David. Glad you're pleased with how it turned out. Hopefully lots of teachers find the scrolling image captions helpful. There's plenty of them now: edu.rsc.org/eic/section/...
Teaching filtration, evaporation and crystallisation? You need this: edu.rsc.org/infographics...
Poster and fact sheet by @dave2004b.bsky.social
#SciTeachUK #iteachchem #scienceteacher
Poster and fact sheet by @dave2004b.bsky.social
#SciTeachUK #iteachchem #scienceteacher
January 5, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Teaching filtration, evaporation and crystallisation? You need this: edu.rsc.org/infographics...
Poster and fact sheet by @dave2004b.bsky.social
#SciTeachUK #iteachchem #scienceteacher
Poster and fact sheet by @dave2004b.bsky.social
#SciTeachUK #iteachchem #scienceteacher
And that's it! The EiC team has sent the January issue to the printer and is signing off until 5 Jan. Wishing you all a relaxing and restful break. See you in 2026.
#SciTeachUK #scienceteacher #iteachchem #chemed
#SciTeachUK #scienceteacher #iteachchem #chemed
December 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
And that's it! The EiC team has sent the January issue to the printer and is signing off until 5 Jan. Wishing you all a relaxing and restful break. See you in 2026.
#SciTeachUK #scienceteacher #iteachchem #chemed
#SciTeachUK #scienceteacher #iteachchem #chemed
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New year, new job?
We are recruiting!
Head of Teacher Support (one-year fixed term, maternity cover); £48,000
A fantastic opportunity to join our team as we develop and deliver a growing portfolio of CPD and teacher support.
Deadline Monday 5 January. 9am
https://loom.ly/HkfqewY
We are recruiting!
Head of Teacher Support (one-year fixed term, maternity cover); £48,000
A fantastic opportunity to join our team as we develop and deliver a growing portfolio of CPD and teacher support.
Deadline Monday 5 January. 9am
https://loom.ly/HkfqewY
Recruitment
We are recruiting: Head of Teacher Support (fixed term contract, maternity cover, salary £48,000)
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December 22, 2025 at 8:02 AM
New year, new job?
We are recruiting!
Head of Teacher Support (one-year fixed term, maternity cover); £48,000
A fantastic opportunity to join our team as we develop and deliver a growing portfolio of CPD and teacher support.
Deadline Monday 5 January. 9am
https://loom.ly/HkfqewY
We are recruiting!
Head of Teacher Support (one-year fixed term, maternity cover); £48,000
A fantastic opportunity to join our team as we develop and deliver a growing portfolio of CPD and teacher support.
Deadline Monday 5 January. 9am
https://loom.ly/HkfqewY
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Looking for an exciting sci-comm gig? Digital content assistant at the RSC's Chemistry World magazine could be it. Position closes on January 12, 2026 – new positions at the magazine don't come very often, so this could be a great opportunity.
Digital Content Assistant
Circa: Salary - Salary Plan, 30,291.00 GBP Annual Join the Royal Society of Chemistry’s flagship magazine, Chemistry World, as Digital Content Assistant where you will support the delivery of…
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December 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Looking for an exciting sci-comm gig? Digital content assistant at the RSC's Chemistry World magazine could be it. Position closes on January 12, 2026 – new positions at the magazine don't come very often, so this could be a great opportunity.
Do your learners have a chemistry identity? It’ll help them develop their interest, motivation and confidence in chemistry lessons. Read this by @fidgetslisa.bsky.social to find out more 👉🏻 edu.rsc.org/opinion/do-i...
#sciteachuk #chemed #scienceteacher
#sciteachuk #chemed #scienceteacher
December 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Do your learners have a chemistry identity? It’ll help them develop their interest, motivation and confidence in chemistry lessons. Read this by @fidgetslisa.bsky.social to find out more 👉🏻 edu.rsc.org/opinion/do-i...
#sciteachuk #chemed #scienceteacher
#sciteachuk #chemed #scienceteacher
Congratulations Ethan
December 19, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Congratulations Ethan
Learners not focused on chemistry? Busy gossiping about the latest YouTube video instead? Here are some ideas to motivate them
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#sciteachuk #stemeducation
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#sciteachuk #stemeducation
December 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Learners not focused on chemistry? Busy gossiping about the latest YouTube video instead? Here are some ideas to motivate them
edu.rsc.org/opinion/do-i...
#sciteachuk #stemeducation
edu.rsc.org/opinion/do-i...
#sciteachuk #stemeducation
Revealed! EiC’s editor DID like chemistry at school. Find out why this is relevant to your teaching
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#iteachchem #scienceteacher
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#iteachchem #scienceteacher
December 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Revealed! EiC’s editor DID like chemistry at school. Find out why this is relevant to your teaching
edu.rsc.org/opinion/do-i...
#iteachchem #scienceteacher
edu.rsc.org/opinion/do-i...
#iteachchem #scienceteacher
Show learners how volume and temperature affect the equilibrium position of red-brown nitrogen dioxide and colourless dinitrogen tetroxide, with this easy demo and downloadable technician notes 👇
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#iteachchem
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#iteachchem
December 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Show learners how volume and temperature affect the equilibrium position of red-brown nitrogen dioxide and colourless dinitrogen tetroxide, with this easy demo and downloadable technician notes 👇
edu.rsc.org/exhibition-c...
#iteachchem
edu.rsc.org/exhibition-c...
#iteachchem
Surprise your 14–16 and post-16 learners with unexpected colour changes in this counterintuitive example of equilibria chemistry ⬇️
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#chemistry #edusky
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#chemistry #edusky
December 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Surprise your 14–16 and post-16 learners with unexpected colour changes in this counterintuitive example of equilibria chemistry ⬇️
edu.rsc.org/exhibition-c...
#chemistry #edusky
edu.rsc.org/exhibition-c...
#chemistry #edusky