ChemOL²
ChemOL²
Come and visit us at the University of Oldenburg with your class!
What we offer you:
- a free, three-hour programme with topic-related experiments and learning materials
- Exciting references to everyday life and research
- Instruction and support for the pupils
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Bone health
‘Bone Health’ student laboratory for lower secondary level (Year 9)
The Department of Chemistry Education at the University of Oldenburg is developing and testing new teaching materials for chemistry lessons. We are currently looking for Year 9 or Year 10 classes to take part in testing a student laboratory on the topic of bone health (the clinical picture of osteoporosis, interdisciplinary links to X-ray techniques). The activity involves exploring classic curriculum content relating to ionic substances within a medical context, e.g. detection reactions for various ions, Lewis notation for complex ions and stoichiometric calculations.
The programme comprises a context-based learning unit lasting approximately three hours and takes place in the Chemistry Education laboratories at the University of Oldenburg. Prior knowledge of ionic substances is not strictly required.
The material comprises both theory-based and experimental learning stations and is linked to a survey of pupils’ interest in the form of an anonymous questionnaire. We would be happy to provide you with further information on the content, the design, the survey and the data protection principles in a personal meeting.
The activities in the ‘Medical Contexts’ topic area are supervised as part of Ms Elisabeth Dietel’s PhD project.
If you are interested, please contact:
Elisabeth Dietel
Research Assistant (Chemistry Education, Prof. Dr Timm Wilke)
Carl-von-Ossietzky-Str. 9–11, 26129 Oldenburg
Email:
Tel.: +49 441 798-3720
Blood and respiratory circulation
‘Circulatory and Respiratory Systems’ student laboratory for lower secondary level (Year 10)
The Department of Chemistry Education at the University of Oldenburg is developing and testing new teaching materials for chemistry lessons. We are currently looking for Year 9 or Year 10 classes to take part in a trial of a student laboratory on the topic of the circulatory and respiratory systems (focusing on asthma and acidosis). Within a medical context, this involves exploring classic
curriculum content in the field of carbon chemistry (inorganic chemistry), e.g. detection reactions for carbon dioxide, properties of respiratory gases (water solubility, reaction with water)
and the equilibrium of carbon dioxide, hydrogen carbonate ions and carbonic acid.
The programme comprises a context-based learning unit lasting approximately three hours and takes place in the Chemistry Education laboratories at the University of Oldenburg. Prior knowledge ofacid-base chemistry
is not strictly required.
The material comprises both theory-based and experimental learning stations and is linked to a survey of pupils’ interest in the form of an anonymous questionnaire. We would be happy to provide you with further information on the content, the design, the survey and the data protection principles in a personal meeting.
The activities in the ‘Medical Contexts’ topic area are supervised as part of Ms Elisabeth Dietel’s PhD project.
If you are interested, please contact:
Elisabeth Dietel
Research Assistant (Chemistry Education, Prof. Dr Timm Wilke)
Carl-von-Ossietzky-Str. 9–11, 26129 Oldenburg
Email:
Tel.: +49 441 798-3720
Pharmaceuticals
"Medicines" laboratory for pupils at lower secondary level (grades 9-10)
Medicines are quickly to hand when it comes to treating everyday complaints. But medicines are not only used for medical applications. They are also part of current scientific research and form part of the pharmaceutical industry. The programme focuses on the areas of natural remedies, analgesics and antacids. The students carry out experiments with commercially available painkillers and gastric acid regulators.
The programme includes a learning unit of approx. three hours and takes place in the laboratories of the Didactics of Chemistry at the University of Oldenburg. Previous knowledge of central organic substance classes and functional groups (alcohols, carboxylic acids, esters) as well as organic structural formulae, acid-base reactions and the pH scale is recommended. We will be happy to advise you on the suitability of the programme and your class.
The material includes both theory-based and experimental learning stations and is linked to a survey of the pupils' interest in the form of an anonymous questionnaire. We would be happy to provide you with more information on the content, design, survey and data protection principles in a personal consultation.
If you are interested, please contact:
Elisabeth Dietel
Research assistant (Didactics of Chemistry, Prof. Dr Timm Wilke)
Carl-von-Ossietzky-Str. 9-11, 26129 Oldenburg
Email:
Phone: +49 441 798-3720
Global environmental problems
Student laboratory "Global environmental problems - climate crisis" for lower secondary level (grades 8-10)
Despite the fact that the debate is already several decades old, the issue of climate change has lost none of its topicality and has gained even more momentum in the recent past through Fridays For Future and similar movements. This training course is intended to provide an insight into the chemical background of the natural and man-made greenhouse effect as well as important greenhouse gases and the effects of climate-impacting gases, as well as making connections to the acidification of the seas, the threat to the oceans and the role of the soil. In this context, pupils can test their own model experiments on the greenhouse effect and the described facets of the effects in interdisciplinary contexts in an experimental circle, which open up new perspectives on a well-known problem area.
The programme includes a learning unit of approx. three hours and takes place in the laboratories of the Didactics of Chemistry at the University of Oldenburg. Previous knowledge of the pH scale and the basic acid-base concept is desirable, but not essential. We will be happy to advise you on the suitability of the programme and your class.
The material includes both theory-based and experimental learning stations and is linked to a survey of the pupils' interest in the form of an anonymous questionnaire. We would be happy to provide you with more information on the content, design, survey and data protection principles in a personal consultation.
If you are interested, please contact:
Elisabeth Dietel
Research assistant (Didactics of Chemistry, Prof. Dr Timm Wilke)
Carl-von-Ossietzky-Str. 9-11, 26129 Oldenburg
Email:
Phone: +49 441 798-3720
Nanomaterials and their use in photocatalysis
Student laboratory: ‘Nanomaterials and their use in photocatalysis’ for upper secondary school
The Department of Chemistry Education at the University of Oldenburg is developing and testing new teaching materials for chemistry lessons. We are currently looking for classes in Years 11–13 to take part in a trial of a student laboratory on the topic of nanomaterials and their use in photocatalysis. This workshop highlights the potential of photochemistry for future developments through experiments on photocatalytic wastewater treatment and hydrogen production. It links this topic to the curriculum content on nanotechnology and offers a fascinating insight into current developments in fundamental chemical research.
The programme comprises a learning unit lasting approximately three hours and takes place in the Chemistry Education laboratories at the University of Oldenburg. No prior knowledge of photocatalysis is required.
The material comprises both theory-based and experimental learning stations and is linked to a survey of the pupils’ interest and prior knowledge of topic-relevant content in the form of an anonymous questionnaire. We would be happy to provide you with further information on the content, the programme design, the survey and the data protection principles in a personal discussion.
The activities in the ‘Photocatalysis’ topic area are supervised as part of Mr Malte Petersen’s PhD project.
If you are interested, please contact:
Malte Petersen
Research Assistant (Chemistry Education, Prof. Dr Timm Wilke)
Carl-von-Ossietzky-Str. 9–11, 26129 Oldenburg
Email:
Tel.: +49 441 798-3720
Nanomaterials in cancer medicine
Student laboratory ‘Nanomaterials in Cancer Medicine’ for upper secondary school pupils
The Department of Chemistry Education at the University of Oldenburg is developing and testing new teaching materials for chemistry lessons. We are currently looking for Year 12–13 classes to take part in a pilot of a student laboratory on the topic of nanomaterials in cancer medicine. In a medical context, organic and inorganic nanomaterials are synthesised in the laboratory, their properties are investigated, and their benefits in cancer medicine (diagnosis and treatment) are examined in model experiments. In particular, the framework of the student laboratory focuses on a final assessment of the opportunities and risks associated with the use of new, nanotechnology-based therapies. Insights into specialised scientific research at the university are also available.
The programme comprises a context-based learning unit lasting approximately 4–5 hours and takes place in the Chemistry Education laboratories at the University of Oldenburg. A basic prior knowledge of nanochemistry (scale dimensions, definition of a nanomaterial, specific surface-to-volume ratio) is recommended. We would be happy to advise you on how the programme suits your class and on possible elements of prior knowledge.
The material comprises both theory-based and experimental learning stations and is linked to an empirical survey in the form of an anonymous questionnaire. We would be happy to provide you with further information on the content, the programme design, the survey and the data protection principles during a personal discussion.
The resources in the ‘Medical Contexts’ topic area are supervised as part of Ms Elisabeth Dietel’s PhD project.
If you are interested, please contact:
Elisabeth Dietel
Research Assistant (Chemistry Didactics, Prof. Dr Timm Wilke)
Carl-von-Ossietzky-Str. 9–11, 26129 Oldenburg
Email:
Tel.: +49 441 798-3720
Wound care
‘Wound Care’ student laboratory for upper secondary school
The Department of Chemistry Education at the University of Oldenburg is developing and testing new teaching materials for chemistry lessons. We are currently looking for Year 11–13 classes to take part in testing a student laboratory on the topic of wound care (various clinical conditions from surgery and emergency care). In a medical context, students will explore classic curriculum content in the field of polymer chemistry, e.g. structure-property relationships, hydrolysis reactions and network formation (hydrogels).
The programme comprises a context-based learning unit lasting approximately three hours and takes place in the Chemistry Education laboratories at the University of Oldenburg. Prior knowledge of polymer chemistry is recommended. The course focuses primarily on the structure-property relationships of polymers (polyesters and their hydrolysis behaviour, various properties of cellulose, alginate and polyurethane). We would be happy to advise you on how best to tailor the programme to your class.
The material comprises both theory-based and experimental learning stations and is linked to a survey of pupils’ interests in the form of an anonymous questionnaire. We would be happy to provide you with further information on the content, the structure, the survey and the data protection principles in a personal meeting.
The resources in the ‘Medical Contexts’ topic area are managed as part of Ms Elisabeth Dietel’s PhD project.
If you are interested, please contact:
Elisabeth Dietel
Research Assistant (Chemistry Didactics, Prof. Dr Timm Wilke)
Carl-von-Ossietzky-Str. 9–11, 26129 Oldenburg
Email:
Tel.: +49 441 798-3720
Pharmaceuticals
"Medicines" laboratory for pupils at upper secondary level
Medicines are quickly to hand when it comes to treating everyday complaints. However, medicines are not only used for medical applications. They are also part of current scientific research and are integrated into the pharmaceutical industry. The programme focuses on the areas of natural remedies, analgesics and antacids. The students carry out experiments with commercially available painkillers and gastric acid regulators.
The programme includes a learning unit of approx. three hours and takes place in the laboratories of the Didactics of Chemistry at the University of Oldenburg. Competences on central organic substance classes and functional groups (alcohols, carboxylic acids, esters) as well as organic structural formulae, acid-base reactions and the pH scale are addressed in the evaluation tasks. We will be happy to advise you on the suitability of the programme and your class.
The material includes both theory-based and experimental learning stations and is linked to a survey of the pupils' interest in the form of an anonymous questionnaire. We would be happy to provide you with more information on the content, design, survey and data protection principles in a personal consultation.
If you are interested, please contact:
Elisabeth Dietel
Research assistant (Didactics of Chemistry, Prof. Dr Timm Wilke)
Carl-von-Ossietzky-Str. 9-11, 26129 Oldenburg
Email:
Phone: +49 441 798-3720
Titration
"Titration" student laboratory for upper secondary level
In the pupils' laboratory of the same name, pupils learn about various titration methods. These are explored experimentally in the context of everyday topics, such as the phosphoric acid content in cola, the total acidity in white wine or the determination of water hardness.
The course comprises a learning unit of approx. three hours and takes place in the laboratories of the Didactics of Chemistry at the University of Oldenburg. The experimental course is designed as an application and practice programme for school classes to complete the curricular unit on titration. Accordingly, prior knowledge of chemical equilibrium (acid-base equilibria), the law of mass action, acid-base concepts (Brönsted, donor-acceptor principle in relation to protons), the definition of pH or pOH value and acid strength as well as terms such as neutralisation, buffer and indicator are recommended. The titration process should also have already been fundamentally introduced in class as a quantitative method in chemistry.
The material includes both theory-based and experimental learning stations and is linked to a survey of the students' interest in the form of an anonymous questionnaire. We will be happy to provide you with more information on the content, design, survey and data protection principles in a personal meeting.
If you are interested, please contact:
Elisabeth Dietel
Research assistant (Didactics of Chemistry, Prof. Dr Timm Wilke)
Carl-von-Ossietzky-Str. 9-11, 26129 Oldenburg
Email:
Phone: +49 441 798-3720
