Otaniemi Upper Secondary School – Sustainable Future Project
Course code, full name, and status (C/EC/OP)
KE1 Chemistry and I, C
Topic
Chemical safety
Duration
0-45min
Objectives (directly from the National Core Curriculum):
The objective of the module is that the student
- gain experiences that inspire and deepen their interest in chemistry and the study of chemistry, and learn about the professions and opportunities for further studies in the field of chemistry
- gain the ability to participate in a social debate related to chemistry and can evaluate the reliability of information sources
- are able to use and apply information about the properties of substances and their safety in everyday choices
Content (directly from the National Core Curriculum):
- evaluating the safety of everyday substances and the significance of chemistry for the students’ own lives
More detailed description of content if necessary
Key concepts
Chemical, acceptable daily intake, median lethal dose, concentration, resource efficiency, green chemistry
Connections within the subject
KE6 green chemistry, acids and bases
Connections to other subjects (if already known)
KE6 Chemical equilibrium’s principals
Possible model pathways related to the content
Agenda 2030 goals:
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Goal 13: Good Health and Well-being
Goal 14: Life Below Water
Goal 15: Life on Land