the Nature of chemistry

Why?

The nature of science (also explored in the IB Theory of Knowledge course) is an essential facet in the teaching of chemistry. When shared as an integral part of the syllabus it can improve student engagement and understanding by providing a context for its place and role in modern-day society as well as the fundamental concepts of chemistry as an area of knowledge.

This website was originally developed around the IB Diploma Programme Chemistry guide (right) but is applicable to all High School Chemistry curricula.

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How?

This website aims to provide resources to help teachers engage students in the nature of science (NOS) aspect of the IB Chemistry Diploma Programme. Features on the website fit loosely around the 5 overarching NOS themes as described in the IB chemistry guide:

1. What is science and what is the scientific endeavour?
2. The understanding of science
3. The objectivity of science
4. The human face of science
5. Scientific literacy and the public understanding of science

The specific curriculum points in each theme will be displayed as seen in the IB guide.

What?

This website aims to include:

Recent news related to the IB curriculum.
Short, topic-related activities to integrate NOC into classroom teaching.
General NOC activities that focus on core features of how we do chemistry.
Answers page provides suggestions for each activity.
Click on the Google Slides symbol (right) to access a slide that can be shown on a projector or whiteboard.

Made by?

This website is being developed by Oliver Canning. Currently a teacher of Chemistry and Theory of Knowledge at TASIS England. Feel free to contact me using the form to the right or Twitter via @Oliver_Canning (although I'm not a great Twitter user yet...).