Chemistry in the context of global challenges

By David Sait2011-11-01T00:00:00

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The Royal Society Of Chemistry has published the first report in their Global Frameworks for Chemistry Education project

The frameworks, produced for the 11-14 and 14-16 age groups, will help teachers to explain chemistry within the context of the key challenges that society faces.

'Allowing students to engage with and understand globally relevant issues brings science to life in the classroom', said Ellen Weavers, RSC schools and colleges specialist. 'Context-based learning is key to building enthusiasm and allowing students to identify with the knowledge required of them.'

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