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
Student laboratory "Bone health" for lower secondary school (grade 9)
New learning materials for chemistry lessons are being developed and tested in the didactics of chemistry at the University of Oldenburg. We are currently looking for classes in grades 9 or 10 to test a student laboratory on the topic of bone health (clinical picture of osteoporosis, interdisciplinary references to X-ray procedures). Classical curricular content in the field of ionic substances is developed in a medical context, e.g. detection reactions for various ions, Lewis notation for compound ions and stoichiometric calculations.
The programme includes a context-structured 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 ionic substances is not essential.
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 detailed information on the content, design, survey and data protection principles in a personal meeting.
The offers in the subject area "Medical Contexts" are supervised by Ms Elisabeth Dietel as part of the doctoral project.
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
Blood and respiratory circulation
Pupils' laboratory "Blood and respiratory cycle" for secondary level I (grade 10)
The Department of Chemistry Education at the University of Oldenburg is developing and testing new learning materials for chemistry lessons. We are currently looking for classes in grades 9 or 10 to test a student laboratory on the topic of blood and respiratory circulation (clinical picture of asthma & acidosis). In the medical context, classic
curricular content in the field of carbon chemistry (inorganics) is developed, 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 offer includes a context-structured 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
acid-base chemistry is not essential.
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 detailed information on the content, design, survey and data protection principles in a personal meeting.
The offers in the subject area "Medical Contexts" are supervised by Ms Elisabeth Dietel as part of the doctoral project.
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
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 schools
The Department of Chemistry Education at the University of Oldenburg is developing and testing new learning materials for chemistry lessons. We are currently looking for classes in grades 11-13 to test a student laboratory on the topic of nanomaterials and their use in photocatalysis. In this lab, the potential of photochemistry for future developments will be illustrated through experiments on photocatalytic wastewater treatment and hydrogen production. The subject area is linked to the curricular content of nanotechnology and offers an exciting insight into current developments in basic chemical research.
The offer 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 in the field of photocatalysis is not required.
The material includes both theory-based and experimental learning stations and is linked to a survey of the students' interest and prior knowledge of topic-relevant content in the form of an anonymous questionnaire. We will be happy to provide you with more detailed information on the content, design, survey and data protection principles in a personal meeting.
The offers in the subject area "Photocatalysis" are supervised by Mr Malte Petersen as part of the doctoral project.
If you are interested, please contact:
Malte Petersen
Research assistant (Didactics of Chemistry, Prof. Dr Timm Wilke)
Carl-von-Ossietzky-Str. 9-11, 26129 Oldenburg
Email:
Phone: +49 441 798-3720
Nanomaterials in cancer medicine
Student laboratory "Nanomaterials in cancer medicine" for upper secondary schools
The Department of Chemistry Education at the University of Oldenburg is developing and testing new learning materials for chemistry lessons. We are currently looking for classes in grades 12-13 to test a student laboratory on the topic of nanomaterials in cancer medicine. In a medical context, organic and inorganic nanomaterials will be synthesised in the laboratory, their properties investigated and their use in cancer medicine (diagnosis and therapy) examined in model experiments. In particular, a final assessment of the opportunities and risks of using new therapies supported by nanotechnology is the focus of the student laboratory. Insights into specialised research at the university are also possible.
The offer includes a context-structured learning unit of approx. 4-5 hours and takes place in the laboratories of the Didactics of Chemistry at the University of Oldenburg. Basic prior knowledge in the field of nanochemistry (size dimensions, definition of a nanomaterial, special surface-to-volume ratio) is recommended. We will be happy to advise you on the suitability of the programme for your class and on possible prior knowledge elements.
The material includes both theory-based and experimental learning stations and is linked to an empirical survey in the form of an anonymous questionnaire. We will be happy to provide you with more detailed information on the content, design, survey and data protection principles in a personal consultation.
The offers in the subject area "Medical Contexts" are supervised by Ms Elisabeth Dietel as part of the doctoral project.
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
Wound care
"Wound care" laboratory for pupils at upper secondary level
The Department of Chemistry Education at the University of Oldenburg is developing and testing new learning materials for chemistry lessons. We are currently looking for classes in grades 11-13 to test a student laboratory on the topic of wound care (various clinical pictures from surgery and emergency care). In the medical context, classic curricular content in the field of polymer chemistry is developed, e.g. structure-property relationships, hydrolysis reactions and network formation (hydrogels).
The offer includes a context-structured learning unit of approx. three hours and takes place in the laboratories of the Didactics of Chemistry at the University of Oldenburg. Previous knowledge in the field of polymer chemistry is recommended. The course primarily deals with structure-property relationships of polymers (polyester and its hydrolysis behaviour, various properties of cellulose, alginate and polyurethane). We will be happy to advise you on the suitability of the programme for 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 will be happy to provide you with more detailed information on the content, design, survey and data protection principles in a personal consultation.
The offers in the subject area "Medical Contexts" are supervised by Ms Elisabeth Dietel as part of the doctoral project.
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
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
