Anecdotes for Chemistry Teachers: Mercury - Mad as a Hatter

Mercury poisoning and the origins of the phrase ‘mad as a hatter’.

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Anecdotes: Aluminium

The story of the discovery of the Hall-Heroult process for purifying aluminium.
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On This Day - May 24 : Daniel Fahrenheit was born

He invented the alcohol thermometer (1709) and mercury thermometer (1714). He also developed the Fahrenheit temperature scale by reference to three fixed points of temperature, where a mixture of ice, water and ammonium chloride was taken as 0 °F.
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Metallic bonding and the structure of iron | 14–16 years

Explore how the bonding in iron relates to its physical properties and address common misconceptions using this lesson plan with activities

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Particle diagrams and coffee shops | In context | 14–16

By Lyn Nicholls

Put particle diagrams into context and practise maths in science with a visit to a coffee shop
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Particle diagrams | Knowledge check | 14–16

By Lyn Nicholls

Assess learning on particle diagrams with worksheets at foundation and higher level
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The structure of benzene | 16–18 years

Use this worksheet with classroom slides and card sort activity to explore the structure of benzene with your learners