Energy and Environment for Chemistry Teachers

In this century, the interplay between energy and environment will be increasingly important as countries must balance between satisfying increasing energy needs and preserving the environment for sustainable development. Chemistry will be heavily involved in this endeavor. Consequently, it is important for both O- and A-level chemistry educators to be informed and updated on recent developments. This course will deal with selected energy resources (batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen and biofuels) and environmental impacts (air, water, climate) of fossil fuels. Connections to relevant examples will be made and recent national initiatives such as the Singapore Green Plan will be discussed to provide real world context. The contents of this course will be suitable for O- and A- level chemistry teachers to refresh and increase their knowledge of energy and the environment. Participants will also learn how to use the knowledge acquired from the class and related laboratory demonstrations to promote curiosity-driven and authentic learning of selected O and A-level chemistry topics in energy and environment.