Theory Card: KE1, Chemical Safety

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