Science and Technology for Primary teachers in grades 4-6, Chemistry
7.5 ECTS creditsThroughout the course, issues of diversity, gender, subject-specific teaching methodology and sustainable development are treated.
From the chemical perspective ancient descriptions of the structure of matter and the shift of chemistry from magic and mysticism to modern science are explained. The concept of matter and its different stages and transitional phases are treated from a particle perspective. The photosynthesis, oxidation and other basic chemical reactions are explained. Different chemicals are labelled on the basis of their properties. Solution and compound are defined and experimentally different methods are tested to separate the components. Experiments are planned, conducted and evaluated.
The chemical perspective deals with the content of food and the importance of nutritions for health. Historical and contemporary methods to prolong the sustainability of food, common chemicals in the home and society and their use and impact on health and the environment are also treated. The labelling and handling of different chemicals in the home and surroundings are described.
The cycle of matter through the refining of raw products, how these are handled as waste and returned to nature are studied. The importance of fossil fuels to energy consumption and effects on the climate are problematised. Interpretation and examination of information related to chemistry, for instance in factual texts and articles are included.
The aesthetic perspective addresses how different worldviews are processed and expressed in in various art forms.
From the chemical perspective ancient descriptions of the structure of matter and the shift of chemistry from magic and mysticism to modern science are explained. The concept of matter and its different stages and transitional phases are treated from a particle perspective. The photosynthesis, oxidation and other basic chemical reactions are explained. Different chemicals are labelled on the basis of their properties. Solution and compound are defined and experimentally different methods are tested to separate the components. Experiments are planned, conducted and evaluated.
The chemical perspective deals with the content of food and the importance of nutritions for health. Historical and contemporary methods to prolong the sustainability of food, common chemicals in the home and society and their use and impact on health and the environment are also treated. The labelling and handling of different chemicals in the home and surroundings are described.
The cycle of matter through the refining of raw products, how these are handled as waste and returned to nature are studied. The importance of fossil fuels to energy consumption and effects on the climate are problematised. Interpretation and examination of information related to chemistry, for instance in factual texts and articles are included.
The aesthetic perspective addresses how different worldviews are processed and expressed in in various art forms.
Progressive specialisation:
G2F (has at least 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements
At least 60 completed course credits for the primary school (1-7) teacher education programme including at least 30 credits in mathematics, or teaching in primary school without formal qualifications for at least eight years.
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
Course code:
FYGL09
The course is not included in the course offerings for the next period.