Percy Lavon Julian (1899 – 1975)
In celebration of Percy Lavon Julian’s birthday (11th April, 1899), let’s recognise the achievements of the man himself. Continue reading Percy Lavon Julian (1899 – 1975)
Tag: Science
AQA Chemistry Paper 1 Revision: Energy Changes
Beyond Science presents our final AQA GCSE Chemistry Paper 1 blog, this time focusing on energy changes revision for exam success! Continue reading AQA Chemistry Paper 1 Revision: Energy Changes
AQA Chemistry Paper 1 Revision: Quantitative Chemistry
Beyond Science returns with the penultimate blog in our Chemistry Paper 1 series, focusing on quantitative chemistry revision! Get your notebooks ready folks…there’s a fair few equations in this one. Continue reading AQA Chemistry Paper 1 Revision: Quantitative Chemistry
AQA Chemistry Paper 1 Revision: Bonding, Structure, and the Properties of Matter
Beyond Science is back to explore another facet of AQA Chemistry Paper 1, this time focusing on Bonding, Structure, and the Properties of Matter. Continue reading AQA Chemistry Paper 1 Revision: Bonding, Structure, and the Properties of Matter
AQA GCSE Combined Chemistry Paper 1: Atomic Structure Revision
Beyond Science explores Topic 1 from the AQA GCSE Combined Chemistry syllabus, providing demystified atomic structure revision! Continue reading AQA GCSE Combined Chemistry Paper 1: Atomic Structure Revision
Staggered? Don’t Be.
It’s been easy to feel snowed under this term with teaching combined with masks, bubbles, open windows, social distancing, litres and litres of alcohol gel (if only it was drinkable…) and pupils randomly in and out of school. But at … Continue reading Staggered? Don’t Be.
5 Popular Einstein Quotes That Are Relevant Now More Than Ever
“If you can’t explain it to a six year old, you don’t understand it yourself.” We hear you Einey, never has a truer word been spoken! Come with us as we explore some popular Einstein quotes for 2020… Continue reading 5 Popular Einstein Quotes That Are Relevant Now More Than Ever
Spiral Curriculum in Science Education: Teaching Science to Children of Different Ages
Using a spiral curriculum in Science education can be a helpful approach that aids with the teaching of children of different ages while at home. Continue reading Spiral Curriculum in Science Education: Teaching Science to Children of Different Ages
All Teachers Are Equal, but Some Teachers Are More Equal Than Others
At the risk of being lynched by colleagues, I’m going to suggest that my own subject – English – is more ‘rigorous’ than other subjects. By which I mean it’s far more planning and assessment heavy. Yes, I’m looking at you, PE and IT… please don’t pound on me PE teachers, I never did like contact sports! Beyond explores teacher equality in the classroom… Continue reading All Teachers Are Equal, but Some Teachers Are More Equal Than Others
Do Your Students Make You Feel Second-Rate?
We’ve written before about impostor syndrome, that nagging sense that the certificates you hold and the years of experience under your belt still don’t qualify you to do your job. Well, we’re going to take that one step further now … Continue reading Do Your Students Make You Feel Second-Rate?