Ed Walsh: A-level Science Reform
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
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Ed Walsh on Science
Ed looks at the benefit of building positive experiences from the outset - food for thought for the new programmes of study for science. Read More
Secondary Science – Chemistry in the Great War
Tie in your teaching to the WW1 Centenary with this article and activities on the uses of chemistry in the Great War. Read More
Secondary Science – Triple takes a dip
Ed Walsh reviews the effect of the new examination system on early entries and Triple Science. Read More
Secondary Science – Chemistry Anniversaries: 1864
Article and activities on John Newlands and Julius Lothar Meyer, two scientists whose work preceded Mendeleev's Periodic Table. Read More
A Level Biology: Telomeres and Ageing
Following on from his post on the life and death of cells, John Giles looks at the role of telomeres in aging. Includes lots of links to further reading and examples of relevant syllabus content. Read More
A Level Biology: The role of telomeres in DNA replication
A great overview of the importance of telomeres in DNA replication and cell ageing, with useful diagrams and links to extra resources. Read More
Chemistry: Anniversaries – Berzelius and 200 years of symbols
Discover the history of the symbols used in chemistry today. Read More
Nobel Chemistry: Taking chemistry into the computer age
We take a look at this year's winners of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry and their use of computer modelling in the study of molecules. Read More
Secondary Biology – Electrical control of the heart
Try this engaging lesson plan, exploring the electrical control of the heart Read More