Help your 11–14 learners build a solid base understanding of acids, alkalis and indicators with these five teaching approaches from @doc-kristy.bsky.social⬇️ edu.rsc.org/ideas/5-ways... #iteachchem

For learners making the jump from primary to secondary science, studying neutralisation and pH is often one of their first experiences seeing 'real' chemistry in action. Discover how to make it memorable👇 edu.rsc.org/ideas/5-ways... #iteachchem #chemed

Try these five teacher-tested top tips to teach neutralisation and pH to your 11–14 students👇 edu.rsc.org/ideas/5-ways... #edusky

🧪 Go beyond the basics of teaching neutralisation and pH – use @doc-kristy.bsky.social's approaches to make this topic engaging for your 11–14s: edu.rsc.org/ideas/5-ways... #chemistry #chemed

Encourage students not just to think about what they learn, but also how they learn. Find an example on acid–base titrations in this @cerp.rsc.org paper edu.rsc.org/education-re... #scienceeducation #iteachchem

Doing hands-on experiments? Use these teaching tips from @sci-drscott.bsky.social to promote curiosity and reflection in your class edu.rsc.org/education-re... #chatchemistry #stemeducation

@sci-drscott.bsky.social shares @cerp.rsc.org research on scaffolded approaches, such as the 3-2-1 Bridge and the One-minute paper, to develop metacognitive awareness. Read more ⬇️ edu.rsc.org/education-re... #cogscisci #edusky

IOP - Don't Throw away your radioactive sources Advice on ways to keep radioactive sources while maintaining compliance with changing regulations. science.cleapss.org.uk/Resource-Inf...

Can a flipped-practical approach improve learners’ thinking and self-reflection? edu.rsc.org/education-re... #sciteachuk #chemed

Get an exclusive look at the Nobel in chemistry 2025 prize-winning science. Join our expert speakers on 10 October as they react to the announcement of the Nobel prize in chemistry 2025 and discuss everything you need to know. Find out more and register: https://rsc.li/4pz5HVF #ChemSky

Find out how to connect key terms to PE, geography and everyday life to deepen understanding and build confidence 🌍 edu.rsc.org/ideas/4-ways... #edusky #chemed

🗣️ Speak clearly and teach expressively with silly voices, over-enunciation and repetition to help learners grasp tricky scientific language:

Encourage learners to create their own memory aids and boost recall with meaningful, student-led strategies. edu.rsc.org/ideas/4-ways... #STEMed

🧠 Support all learners to master science vocabulary with proven strategies like mnemonics, prefixes and cross-curricular links to make complex terms accessible and memorable: edu.rsc.org/ideas/4-ways... #iteachchem

Use ideas from this issue, such as chalking Hess’s cycles, forming a cloud in a bottle and talking through organic mechanisms edu.rsc.org/eic/septembe... #chemed #sciteachuk

The September magazine is in your post 📮 If you haven’t opted in for 2025/26, sign up by 8 December to get the January print issue and posters edu.rsc.org/eic/septembe... #stemeducation

The pandemic provided a unique opportunity to compare academic outcomes between BSc programmes and degree apprenticeship programs in chemistry. What does this say about how we train people to work in the chemical industry?

This term’s issue of EiC is now online. Full of ideas and inspiration for your teaching, including two posters, CPD articles and more … edu.rsc.org/eic/septembe... #iteachchem #scienceeducation

Pick up new ideas and resources at one of our free support sessions this autumn: - Teaching biology with plants - Microscale chemistry - Safe practical work - Connecting with scientists Sessions are open to all teachers and teaching support staff. Book now: https://rsc.li/4nvhdQe #ChemSky

The September issue is out. If you missed it ... 🌠 register for Teach Chemistry to get your free print copy and posters – edu.rsc.org/register 🎆 or renew for 2025/26 🎊 and catch up online – edu.rsc.org/eic/septembe... #edusky #chatchemistry

Help your 11–14 year-old learners to understand states of matter, their properties and transitions – get the poster and fact sheet now 👇 edu.rsc.org/states-of-ma...

Everything you need to help your learners get to grips with states of matter, including: 🧊 particle diagrams 🌊 changes of state 💨 properties of state edu.rsc.org/states-of-ma... #iteachchem

Solidify your 11–14 learners' understanding of states of matter with this poster and fact sheet 👇 edu.rsc.org/states-of-ma... #edusky #science

A new school year deserves a brand new poster for your classroom walls – download this states of matter poster to display, plus a factsheet to familiarise 11–14 students with the changes of state they need to know ⬇️ edu.rsc.org/states-of-ma... #iteachchem

The 2025 Science Teaching Survey headline findings are: 🧪 Call for investment 🧪 Shortage of TAs 🧪 Vital technicians at risk 🧪 Future workforce challenges Find out more: edu.rsc.org/rsc-educatio... #stemeducation

Sharpening students’ minds relies on teachers, technicians and teaching assistants, but this year’s survey showed there are shortages of all three sets of staff across the UK and Ireland edu.rsc.org/rsc-educatio... #edusky

Discover the challenges and trends of the current science teaching landscape and how it compares to the previous three years edu.rsc.org/rsc-educatio... #sciteachuk

Staying safe with @rsc-eic.bsky.social @rsc.org edu.rsc.org/cpd/lab-safe...

1931 science teachers and technicians completed the 2025 Science Teaching Survey. Did you? Read the findings today 🧑‍🏫 edu.rsc.org/rsc-educatio... #scienceeducation

Did you know we have sheep to thank for waterproof clothing? Join Michael Freemantle live on 16 September to explore the natural world’s chemical mysteries Find out more and register: https://rsc.li/4fE3gfP #ChemSky

📉 GCSE chemistry entries are down – could fewer specialist teachers be both the cause and the consequence? edu.rsc.org/opinion/why-... #STEMed

In 2025, there were lower entry numbers for GCSE chemistry than in previous years. Why now? @fidgetslisa.bsky.social explores this issue and shares how she believes science teachers are breaking the cycle ▶️ edu.rsc.org/opinion/why-... #edusky

❓ Should we worry about future teacher recruitment, given low exam entries? edu.rsc.org/opinion/why-... #chemed

Which challenges are on the rise for teachers and technicians? What are this year’s priorities? The Science Teaching Survey results are out now – read on to discover the full picture. Thank you to everyone who took part in the survey. Read now: https://rsc.li/47BdbRs #EduSky #EduSkyPrimary

📉 GCSE chemistry entries are down for the first time in years. Spot the trend and find out why it matters 🔗 edu.rsc.org/opinion/why-... #iteachchem

The British Science Festival opens in Liverpool today! We’re proud to be co-hosting the festival, which features more than 100 free events across the city, including a murder mystery, a maritime voyage back to the 1800s and dance therapy. Sign up for the free events: www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

🧪 Nanoparticles in the classroom? Start with creative ways to model coarse, fine and nanoparticles. 🔗 edu.rsc.org/ideas/get-pa... #ChemEd

Watch Declan Fleming and his former student, Pasha, in the latest Exhibition chemistry video. Then download the technician notes on creating a cloud in a bottle edu.rsc.org/exhibition-c... #chatchemistry #sciteachuk

Teaching particle models at 11–14 or vapour pressure at post-16? You need this ⬇️ edu.rsc.org/exhibition-c... #scienceteachers #stemeducation

Do you teach AQA GCSE or A-level? Share this opportunity with your learners 👇

Explore evaporation, condensation and equilibrium with this quick and easy demonstration edu.rsc.org/exhibition-c... #iteachchem #edusky

📢 Our Education team’s new policy position calls for a major rethink of how chemistry is assessed in schools. Current exam-heavy models narrow the curriculum & undervalue vital skills like practical investigation & critical thinking. buff.ly/7GvP2pZ #ChemEd #AssessmentReform #EduSky #ChemSky

Did you see chemistry teacher Declan Fleming's latest Exhibition chemistry on Boiling without heating? Check out part two – Forming a cloud in a bottle – to overcome common misconceptions edu.rsc.org/exhibition-c... #scienceeducation #chemed

🎉 The ASE Annual Conference 2026 is BACK! 🎉 📅 8–10 Jan | 📍 Uni of Nottingham 🐦 Tickets are now live. Members get early bird rates! ✨ Check the full programme (or our highlights if you’re short on time) & book now: ow.ly/pNQe50WOYwx #ASEConf2026 #SciEd

Help your learners practise science safely throughout their school career and beyond with this 👉🏽 edu.rsc.org/cpd/lab-safe... #edusky #SciTeachUK #scienceteachers

Read our article on staying safe in the lab, updated with new resources and tips by @dave2004b.bsky.social edu.rsc.org/cpd/lab-safe... #SciTeachUK #labsafety

Safety first. Everything you need to read to keep learners safe in the school science lab: 🧪Heating 🧪Glassware 🧪Suck-back edu.rsc.org/cpd/lab-safe... #scienceteacher #SciTeachUK

Safe as… houses? The Bank of England? Or as safe as your learners will be in the lab once you’re read this article? edu.rsc.org/cpd/lab-safe... #SciTeachUK #chemed

Get students talking 🗣️ before they start drawing curly arrows. Oracy helps them explain, question and solve mechanisms with confidence – and it’s easy to build into your teaching: edu.rsc.org/ideas/using-... #chemsky

Talking about lone pairs helps students understand lone pairs. Find out how to use oracy to make organic chemistry click. 🔗 edu.rsc.org/ideas/using-... #chemed