Chemistry
What can students do to develop their skills in Chemistry?
Use Kerboodle to do pre-reading, note making
Use resources on Teams to go over content delivered in lessons
Keep notes/resources/ homework organised as per instructions in the Chemformation booklet given out at start of Year 12
Complete the Private Study booklets for each topic
Complete each assessed HW and file with the end of topic test
Complete past papers and check MS
Stretch and Challenge
Enter the Chemistry Olympiad in January to tackle problems beyond the curriculum
https://edu.rsc.org/uk-chemistry-olympiad/how-to-prepare-for-the-chemistry-olympiad/4012809.article
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How to prepare for the Chemistry Olympiad | RSC Education |
https://edu.rsc.org/uk-chemistry-olympiad/chemistry-olympiad-past-papers/1641.article
Cambridge Chemistry Race held in February in the Chemistry Dept in Cambridge.
Suggested Reading
Chemistry Review Magazine held in the Library - articles on interesting and current topics
University Textbooks in room 83 that can be borrowed
New Scientist magazine
The Disappearing Spoon - Sam Kean
CGP Chemistry Revision Guide - OCR A
The Periodic Kingdom - PW Atkins
Websites to support the curriculum
www.ted.com
https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/chemistry-revision/
www.chemguide.co.uk
www.studymind.co.uk
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How can parents and carers help and what can be done at home?
Encourage students to participate in work experience that broadens scientific experience e.g. Nuffield placements
Purchase revision guide - OCR A
Encourage students to help with KS3 science club or even support in lower school science lessons
Ensure a good school/work/life balance