Did you know that the chemical compound found in antifreeze ... is also in your ice cream?🍦No need to panic: chill out and find out why in @kitchapman.bsky.social's article ⬇️ edu.rsc.org/everyday-che... #iteachchem

⚡ Could combining five metals make hydrogen fuel more practical? Explore nanoparticles, catalysts and sustainable energy through this real-world research. Download a summary slide with questions and the story for context when teaching learners aged 14–16 ⬇️ edu.rsc.org/science-rese... #iteachchem

Could one (or all!) of these books be your perfect holiday read? 📚 A collection of YA sci-fi short stories 📚 A sci-fi feminist novel 📚 A graphic novel where dead scientists share their discoveries #goallin #nationalyearofreading #sciteachuk edu.rsc.org/feature/eics...

Self-reflection is so valuable for improving your teaching practice – but amongst a busy teaching schedule, who has the time? Discover a flexible, efficient (and free) way to easily build self-reflection into your week ⬇️ edu.rsc.org/ideas/build-... #iteachchem

What do you do when students make the same errors? Michael Prince shows how you can identify and fix misconceptions at the root with a four-step approach to concept repair that's effective while saving both time and energy🔨👇️ #edusky #iteachchem edu.rsc.org/ideas/pinpoi...

The process of adopting a child is time consuming and incredibly emotionally demanding: how can you balance it with the demands of being a full-time teacher? One teacher and parent shares her story⬇️ edu.rsc.org/feature/navi...

Naomi Hennah shares research-based teaching tips on how to make peer feedback exercises effective in your classroom ⬇️ edu.rsc.org/education-re... #iteachchem #oracy

How can you shape your planning and use in‑the‑moment adjustments to help all students succeed in science? Jane Essex explores practical ways to incorporate adaptive teaching techniques to meet the full spectrum of student needs ✍️⬇️ #edusky #iteachchem edu.rsc.org/cpd/adaptive...

What are hinge point questions? When might they occur in science lessons and how can they be used before, during and after to guide the teaching process? Former head of science Alan Denton reveals all 👇️ #edusky #scienceeducation edu.rsc.org/ideas/open-t...

If David could only use one scientific tool to teach an entire term of science, what would it be? Discover the answer, his favourite practical for engaging learners and most memorable moment in the lab in the latest instalment of Meet the ... technician ⬇️ 🧪 edu.rsc.org/interview/me... #iteachchem

According to the Hyundai School Experience Index, attention levels increase by 80% and well-being by 80% on trip days. And 77% of learners say it’s their best school day ever. Even more reasons to read @catsmi.bsky.social on why school trips matter: edu.rsc.org/feature/why-... #sciteachuk #stemed

Don't let conspiracy cloud the chemistry - @kitchapman.bsky.social shares the science behind contrails, how plane toilets work and what really is the deal with airline food ✈️ ⬇️ edu.rsc.org/everyday-che... #STEMed

Thanks to everyone who participated in our recent LinkedIn poll asking how many hours per week you work. While it’s worrying to see 42% work more than the average 50 hours per week quoted by the DfE, it’s heartening that 58% work fewer.

How can structure strips benefit your chemistry teaching and your students' learning? Teacher Kristy Turner sums up five reasons you should consider integrating them into your teacher toolkit to support your students' chemistry knowledge and skills ✍️⬇️ #edusky #iteachchem edu.rsc.org/feature/five...

🌍 From fertiliser disruption during the war in Ukraine to shipping risks in the Strait of Hormuz, current events offer a powerful way to explore the Haber process in context. Find out how to build learners’ understanding of chemistry 👇 edu.rsc.org/ideas/use-gl... #iteachchem #edusky

What's on your reading list this summer? One of our latest recommendations? 📚A speculative thriller with an all-knowing AI 📚 A love story set at Nasa 📚 Science book of the year from @thetimes.com Or will you check out the full list online 👇🏽? edu.rsc.org/feature/eics... #TBR #sciteachuk #goallin

When it comes to reaction mechanisms, you can't possibly teach every combination of reactants and their transfer of electrons – so how do you ensure students absorb and apply their learning? Set your students up for success with these approaches 👇️ #iteachchem #edusky edu.rsc.org/ideas/build-...

Transition to secondary science can be tricky for learners, often involving a dip in engagement and attainment. But what exactly are the core barriers slowing success, and how can teachers and leadership teams work together to combat these? ⬇️🧪 #edusky #iteachchem edu.rsc.org/feature/what...

Give your 14–16 learners a clear, real‑world way to understand hydrogen bonding and why water behaves so unusually from @ninanotman.bsky.social. Download the summary slide with questions and story handout 💧

Why is finding the value of x when calculating bond energy changes so difficult when we move x? Use Ian McDaid's map for maximum marks to help learners navigate their way from misconceptions to bond calculation success 🗺️✍️ #edusky #iteachchem edu.rsc.org/ideas/buildi...

How many hours do you work? Not just in the classroom, but marking, prepping... How does it compare to the 50 ish hours claimed in a recent DfE report? Read this to find out 👉🏼 edu.rsc.org/feature/how-... #sciteachuk #chemed #scienceteacher

How does cognitive load affect learning, and how should that impact your teaching sequence? Learn how to slow down discovery to speed up students' chemistry learning with education professor Colin McGill ⏱️👇️ #edusky #iteachchem edu.rsc.org/endpoint/why...

Discover how a new publication from the EiC team is supporting new science teachers: edu.rsc.org/rsc-educatio... #edusky

⏱️It's TIME to inspire, motivate and empower your learners to overcome learning barriers with this toolkit: edu.rsc.org/ideas/take-t... #iteachchem #edusky

Generative AI has quickly become embedded in education ecosystems, but do you know the full spectrum of good and bad? Dr Fraser Scott outlines the strengths and weaknesses of AI, providing handy tips for how to best use it in your teaching 💻🧪⬇️ #edusky #iteachchem edu.rsc.org/education-re...

Hi @teachertoolkit.bsky.social, Back in March, I (@fidgetslisa.bsky.social) saw you at @ttradioofficial.bsky.social Connect. I'd like to commission you to write for us. Would you be interested?

@theteacherwins.bsky.social Back in March, I (@fidgetslisa.bsky.social) saw you at @ttradioofficial.bsky.social connect in Manchester. I wonder if you'd be interested in talking to me about a potential article...?

Teaching evaporation, filtration or crystallisation? For ages 11–14, 14–16 or post-16? ▶️ Start here and discover everything you’ll need: edu.rsc.org/cpd/evaporat... #sciteachuk #chemed #scienceteacher

Are you a chemistry specialist teaching out of specialism? You need these articles full of tips for teaching… 🔭 physics: edu.rsc.org/ideas/how-to... 🧬 biology: edu.rsc.org/ideas/five-t... #sciteachuk #scienceeducation #scienceteacher

EiC’s year of science reading list has been updated. Discover your next book and explore May’s picks #GoAllIn2026 Got a recommendation to share? We’d love to hear it. Find out more ➡️ edu.rsc.org/feature/eics... @literacy-trust.bsky.social #NationalYearOfReading2026 #EduSky

🧪 Use these five tops tips from @doc-kristy.bsky.social to secure your learners' understanding of gas tests and build their confidence ⬇️ edu.rsc.org/ideas/5-ways...

🚨 New posters for your classroom walls! Download posters and fact sheets for: ⚖️ Balancing equations with your 14–16s: edu.rsc.org/balanced-che... 💊 Investigating the commercial production of aspirin with your post-16s: edu.rsc.org/infographics... #iteachchem

Want to know how RSC Education are ensuring science curriculums improve for everyone across the UK and Ireland? Read this summary: edu.rsc.org/endpoint/how... #sciteachuk #chemcymru #chemscot #chemni #cheméire #chemed

The May print issue is landing soon. In the meantime, check out the content online: 🧪 rate reactions 🧪 making measurements 🧪 quantitative chemistry 🧪 particle model 🧪 scaffolding 🧪 hinge point questions ... and much, much more edu.rsc.org/eic/may-2026... #chemed #SciTeachUK #scienceteacher

In our latest teacher trainee column, trainee teacher May Withers talks about comfort zones, cognitive overload and challenging changes – all while navigating the teaching job market and the onset of spring 🌻⬇️ #edusky #sciteachuk edu.rsc.org/feature/am-i...

How can a classic dad joke help provide relatable contexts in lessons? Find out with teacher Alan Denton, who discusses how to use hinge points before, during and after lessons to assess student knowledge and adapt teaching in response 💭⬇️ #edusky #scienceeducation edu.rsc.org/ideas/open-t...

Kickstarting science teaching careers with @rsc.org Essential articles for trainee and newly qualified teachers: 🧪 behaviour 🧪 scaffolding 🧪 modelling 🧪 misconceptions 🧪 your well-being Check the post for your copy if you're a y1 ECT Teach Chemistry member or RSC scholar edu.rsc.org/eic/collecti...

Teachers, our latest subject-specific professional development course is live! Build confidence in Structure and bonding topics, e.g. covalent bonding, shapes of molecules and more ⭐ Learn when it suits your schedule ⭐ Developed by subject experts Explore now ➡️ edu.rsc.org/teacher-pd/s... #edusky

Use this real‑world link from @ninanotman.bsky.social to teach fermentation, alcohols and oxidation for 14–16 learners 🍷🧪 Find out how a glowing E coli biosensor detects acetic acid to spot wine spoilage early – even from vapour above the wine ⬇️ edu.rsc.org/science-rese... #iteachchem #edusky

Teaching redox? Take this microscale approach to the thermite reaction. Smaller, still exciting, less mess, perfect for 14–16 learners edu.rsc.org/exhibition-c... #SciTeachUK #chemed #microscale

Two ways to get your fix of EiC author @kitchapman.bsky.social this week: 📖 read his Everyday chemistry articles: edu.rsc.org/eic/section/... 📻 listen to him on Radio 4’s Start the Week with @tds153.bsky.social: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #SciTeachUK #chemed #chemsky

Moving from one level of study to the next can be unsettling. Set students up for smooth transition from: 🔀primary to secondary edu.rsc.org/opinion/chip... 🔀pre- to post-16 edu.rsc.org/ideas/how-to... 🔀post-16 to uni edu.rsc.org/ideas/3-key-...

Meet Orla, chemistry teacher and adventure-seeker, and discover her golden piece of advice for other teachers 👇 edu.rsc.org/interview/me... #iteachchem

Is there a best way to teach chemistry – or does timing make the difference? Teacher Colin McGill explores the research evidence, guiding principles and theories surrounding four different teaching strategies✒️🧪 #edusky #iteachchem edu.rsc.org/cpd/four-way...

1/2 This Earth Day, explore Earth science through our classroom‑ready posters 👇 🌍 Earth’s atmosphere edu.rsc.org/infographics... 🌍 Earth’s atmospheric pollution edu.rsc.org/infographics... #EduSky

Are you looking for strategies for teaching rates of reactions to 11–16 students? Discover David Everett’s suggestions to help build that all important understanding of chemical reactions, with links to students' everyday experiences 🧪⏱️ #edusky #chemistry edu.rsc.org/cpd/how-to-t...

What if batteries existed nearly 2000 years before Volta? 🔋 Explore the mystery of the Baghdad battery with a downloadable student sheet and classroom story from @ninanotman.bsky.social for ages 14–16, linking ancient history with #electrochemistry 👇 edu.rsc.org/science-rese...

Did paint kill Napoleon? This #WorldArtDay, discover the colourful, sometimes deadly, chemical history of paint 🎨⬇️ edu.rsc.org/everyday-che... #iteachchem

We calculated it was high time we added to our book recommendations, so this month we’ve factored in four maths-related titles: • 2 for teaching • 1 for younger readers • 1 for data lovers #goallin #nationalyearofreading#booksky #chemed #Sciteachuk edu.rsc.org/feature/eics...

It's time to start looking to the next academic year – and school trips are usually on the agenda. But are you truly investing in students' science capital? Follow these tips to reinvigorate planning and recharge your students' enthusiasm for science 🚌⬇️ #edusky #chemed edu.rsc.org/feature/why-...