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Chemistry

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The Chemistry page on NQ Online provides support materials and external web links for teaching and learning.

News, events and feature articles are included to assist professional development.

Resources

NQ Online resource database

Go to the resource database for teaching materials at a range of levels (including NQ Curriculum Support titles), many of which can be downloaded free.

NQ Online subject web links

Go to NQ Online's directory of educational websites for a selection of subject web links for help with coursework, homework and revision.

News

  • Strategic vision for assessment unveiled

    16 October 2009
    At the Scottish Learning Festival on September 23, 2009, the Education Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced the publication of the strategic vision and key principles for assessment in Curriculum for Excellence.
  • Improving science education

    17 September 2009
    A blueprint for improving the teaching and learning of science in Scotland's schools was launched today (Wednesday 16 September 2009).
  • Pupils take on oil and gas sector challenge

    24 August 2009
    The Press and Journal reports that on Friday 21 August budding scientists and mathematicians embarked on an oil and gas industry challenge as part of a project to put their skills into practice. Eighty-nine S6 pupils from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are taking part in Stem in the Pipeline, a three-month science and technology project which will see them work closely with the sector.
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Latest resources

Biographies of Scottish Scientists

Promote a positive image of modern science by exploring the profiles of these Scottish scientists.

Popular resources

NQ support materials

Mole Calculations - The Unit Label Method for SG, Int 2, H and AH.

Enlivening Chemistry

Support for illustrative and exciting teacher demonstrations. For Intermediate 1 to Higher.

Additional Questions

Chemistry revison questions for Advanced Higher.

Chemistry Summary Notes for units 1 - 3

A series of revision notes for Intermediate 1 and Access 3 students.

Useful links

Chemistry videos

Watch classroom clips on the BBC Learning Zone.

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