Cool Chemistry is a teacher resource for primary school teachers wishing to introduce chemistry related activities to their classroom. Each report outlines a simple activity that can easily be undertaken using basic equipment in the classroom. Importantly, each report has been prepared by primary school teachers for primary school teachers, especially for those who do not have a background in chemistry. Each activity has been tested in a classroom environment by the author.
In order to assist teachers, each report outlines how the activity links to the school curriculum using the “Statements of Learning for Science”. The “Statements of Learning for Science” is an initiative of education authorities at State, Territory and National level and identifies commonalities amongst State and Territory curriculums as well as what is essential for all students to learn.
Each report also includes basic information on the science behind the activity as well as step-by-step instructions, handy hints and suggestions on assessment.
This material has been developed as a part of the Australian School Innovation Science, Technology and Mathematics Project funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training as a part of the Boosting Innovation, Science, Technology and Mathematics Teaching (BISTMT) Programme.