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 👇 edu.rsc.org/endpoint/kno... #iteachchem #chemed

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 🧪✨ edu.rsc.org/science-rese... #iteachchem #edusky

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? 🧪🔬 edu.rsc.org/rsc-educatio... #BSE26 #science #iteachchem #chemsky

Build fluency in the language of measurement, guide students' apparatus choices and progress their measurement accuracy and precision with these tips 📏👇️ edu.rsc.org/cpd/making-m... #scienceeducation #iteachchem #pedagogy

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

Discover the surprising ways that science helps football players up their game 👇 edu.rsc.org/everyday-che... #chemed #edusky

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

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 👏✨ edu.rsc.org/ideas/use-i-... #iteachchem #chemed

Grab your learners' attention and boost engagement with these two simple techniques 🗣️ 👇️ edu.rsc.org/ideas/use-i-... #edusky #iteachchem

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 💥 edu.rsc.org/ideas/combin...

The number of pupils missing school has grown since the pandemic. Discover why this is happening and what you can do to help 👇 edu.rsc.org/analysis/fac... #edusky

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 🧪✨ edu.rsc.org/ideas/the-fa... #iteachchem #edusky

Senior science technician Sarah Keay shares why school technicians deserve more credit ⬇️ edu.rsc.org/opinion/lets... #iteachchem

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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

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

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...

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Teaching filtration, evaporation and crystallisation? You need this: edu.rsc.org/infographics... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Planning lessons on nitrogen oxides and equilibrium? Watch teacher Declan Fleming's demonstration, then download the technician notes to perform it in your lab: edu.rsc.org/exhibition-c... #edusky

💉 Use the syringe of NO2 you made during the last ex chem demo to show learners a counterintuitive example of equilibrium 👇 edu.rsc.org/exhibition-c... #iteachchem

It’s your last chance to tell us what you think of EiC! Our 2025 survey closes tomorrow, so fill it in now to get more quality articles and ideas for your classroom: bit.ly/4qx9bIE #sciteachuk #stemeducation

Find out how storytelling can make your science lessons unforgettable ✨ edu.rsc.org/ideas/combin... #chemed #edusky

💡 Accidental discoveries, human drama and suspense – @catsmi.bsky.social shows us how to use them to make your demos extraordinary: edu.rsc.org/ideas/combin... #chemsky #stemeducation

Combine drama, suspense and surprise to create lessons that captivate and inspire. Here’s how from @catsmi.bsky.social 📚 edu.rsc.org/ideas/combin... #chemistry #scienceeducation

🔥 A jaw-dropping demo can spark curiosity, but how do you keep that flame alive? Discover the secret to turning excitement into lasting learning 💡 edu.rsc.org/ideas/combin... #iteachchem

Discover technician Lynsey's top tips for a smooth running lab and where she and her family went on a trip of a lifetime👇 edu.rsc.org/interview/me... #stemeducation

STEM ambassador Lynsey shares her wow moments and why they matter👇 edu.rsc.org/interview/me... #scienceeducation

Discover technician Lynsey's favourite practical for making an impression on learners (without making a mess) ⬇️ edu.rsc.org/interview/me... #edusky

Meet Lynsey, a science technician specialising in chemistry and STEM ambassador from Belfast, NI 👋 edu.rsc.org/interview/me... #chemistry #chemed