a-level science

Chemical Anniversaries: The Death of Michael Faraday, 1867

7th Mar 2017

Michael Faraday. Source: see below. Michael Faraday, one of the UK’s greatest scientists, died in 1867 at the age of 76. That was at the peak of the Steam Age. Railways linked cities, towns and many villages; steam engines powered factories and steamships crossed the oceans. The Electric Age… Read More

Chemical Anniversaries: 1866 – A bigger bang

12th Sep 2016

Peter Ellis explores the life of Alfred Nobel and his groundbreaking invention of Dynamite; explaining in detail the chemistry behind his invention. Read More

Chemical Anniversaries: 1866 – A bigger bang

12th Sep 2016

Peter Ellis explores the life of Alfred Nobel and his groundbreaking invention of Dynamite; explaining in detail the chemistry behind his invention. Read More

Biology Blog: At last a Cancer Switch?

7th Oct 2015

Covering the topics of DNA and and other Nucleic acids, this blog post provides great background reading and plenty of discussion questions for your A-level Biology class Read More

Ed Walsh: Science exam results analysis 2015

28th Aug 2015

An analytical look at the figures for this year's GCSE and A-level Science results. Read More

Chemical Anniversaries: 1865 – Kekulé’s benzene ring

29th Jul 2015

Comprehensive article, plus activities, on the development of Kekule's benzene ring - ideal for GCSE and A-level students, Read More

Science education and the importance of thinking long-term

19th May 2015

Ed Walsh considers what the outcome of the general election will mean for science education and the importance of thinking long-term. Read More

Chemistry Anniversaries: 1665 – 350 years of Philosophical Transactions

20th Apr 2015

Great article on the history of the Royal Society's publication Philosophical Transactions, which is celebrating its 350th year. A good read for your A-level students, includes comprehension questions for class or homework too. Read More

Ed Walsh: A-level Science Reform

10th Dec 2014

Ed Walsh looks at a few key changes in the new A-level science curriculum. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments box or @freedomtoteach. Read More