This is one of a family of 14 resources aimed to encourage independent research skills for more able students. WITH ADDED TEACHER GUIDANCE. There is a blank template and example topics including: a.c. generation, batteries , electromagnetism, graphene, industrial processes, magnetism, metals, nanotechnology, newest elements ( atomic numbers over 100), rocks, solar energy, wind generation. This a one of many differentiation tools available to teachers. Research topics can be done in class, with books, in libraries, in rooms with computers or tablets. These topics would make an ideal cover lesson. Research could be published in a school newsletter, the school website or blog or in student publication magazines and blogs. Duration: This depends on the age and ability of the students. For youngest students it could be for a week’s homework. As students get older the tasks could be set for half a term, even a whole term, could be linked with a science fair, STEM activity, open evening, assembly or business or commerce event,

Ideal for catch up post pandemic. Also a differentiation tool. NOW WITH ADDED TEACHERS’ GUIDE. This is ONE of a family of 14 resources aimed to encourage independent research skills for more able students. There is a blank template and example topics including: batteries (hyperlink) , electromagnetism, graphene, industrial processes, magnetism, making electricity, manufacture of polymers, metals, nanotechnology, newest elements ( atomic numbers over 100), rocks, solar energy, wind generation, This a one of many differentiation tools available to teachers. Research topics can be done in class, with books, in libraries, in rooms with computers or tablets. These topics would make an ideal cover lesson. Research could be published in a school newsletter, the school website or blog or in student publication magazines and blogs. Duration: This depends on the age and ability of the students. For youngest students it could be for a week’s homework. As students get older the tasks could be set for half a term, even a whole term, could be linked with a science fair, STEM activity, open evening, assembly or business or commerce event.

Departmental game-changer! Lead the way in meet Gatsby Benchmarks by writing careers into every unit taught. Give teachers a tool to do just this. The resource consists of a spreadsheet that has a list of units/modules taught at GCSE and a second column that lists possible careers. There are two possible uses: To give to students studying chemistry to motivate and interest them in future careers. For teachers to add to their SOW. For every lesson it is possible to mention a careers relating to the module being taught. This helps the teacher comply with the government requirement to address careers in the curriculum to meet the Gatsby Benchmarks. Careers advice is relevant to all curricula, standards and specifications.

Advice for students wishing to gain the highest grades in chemistry exams. This worksheet is one of a series of three, covering physics, chemistry and biology. It is for students aiming for the highest grades in their science examinations. These students may be part of a STEM programme. The resource is suitable for GCSE science, chemistry, A level chemsitry in the UK, International Baccalaureate (IB) and other international curricula. The sheet could be given to students at the beginning of their courses in electronic format and students encouraged to try references that interest them. There is a checklist to enable students to keep a note of what has been tried and how effective it is . This information should be regularly shared with others in the group. The resource is particularly useful as this information is not readily available to students (or their teachers).