Global Project on Microscience Experiments: Chemistry

The Teaching and Learning Packages on Chemistry are made available to you by the Global Microscience Project, developed and promoted by UNESCO via its strong relationships with different non-governmental and intergovernmental organisations throughout the World.

All over the world, science educators declare that practical experiences are an essential part of learning science. However, in many countries these experiences are not provided in the majority of their primary and secondary schools. There are several reasons for this: cost, safety, waste disposal and teacher preparation. To help overcome these problems, Microchemistry Kits and Workbooks (click top right for French version) were designed by the RADMASTE Centre, in cooperation with UNESCO and IUPAC. They have been brought to the attention of educators in more than 85 countries, which has led to pilot projects, wider implementation in many of these countries and the motivation to extend work into other areas of science. In addition to the original chapters of chemistry materials, first published in 2002, new materials have been added.

Related links:
::  Microchemistry Workbooks : for Students [.pdf]
::  Microchemistry Workbooks : Teacher Guides [.pdf]
::  International Foundation for Science Education (IFSE)

Contacts:
::  Ms J. Hasler, Programme Specialist, Division of Basic and Engineering Sciences
::  Ms M. Liouliou, Project Coordinator, Division of Basic and Engineering Sciences
::  Ms B. Bell, Executive Director, International Foundation for Science Education (IFSE)