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Chemistry
CHEMISTRY – 2011 (4CHO)
Key features and benefits of the specification
The specification includes aspects of Science appropriate for the 21st century
Key Subject aims
Learn about the unifying patterns and themes of Chemistry
Appreciate the practical nature of chemistry, acquiring experimental and investigative skills based on correct and sage laboratory techniques
Appreciate the importance to scientific methods of accurate experimental
work and reporting
Form hypotheses and design experiments to test them
Develop a logical approach to problem solving in a wider context
Understand the widespread importance of chemistry and the way materials
are used in the world
Prepare for more advanced courses in Chemistry which require them to have
knowledge of Chemistry
Subject content / topics
Section 1: Principles of Chemistry
Section 2: Chemistry of the elements
Section 3: Organic Chemistry
Section 4: Physical Chemistry
Section 5: Chemistry in society
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
CHEMISTRY is one of the most popular subjects in the academy. The key features:
Chemistry laboratory- two well equipped laboratories specially designed to cater for the demands of the ever- changing trends and needs of the student
Methodology of teaching – modern methods of teaching include:
Use of interactive smart boards
Use of teaching model kits
Use of OHP and computers with electronic software
Demonstrations
Practicals
Group-work activity in friendly and conducive environment
Promotes and enhances investigative and analytical skills.
Nurtures and develops the scientific aspect of the child
Educational trips
Enjoyable,
Relates to present life situation
Encourages enquiring minds and a life long interest in learning
Project work – develops and enhances
Research ability
Observational skills
Collection and computation of data
Evaluation of procedure and data collected
Presentation of work in systematic order in the form of write ups
Staffing
Well qualified, diligent, caring staff with a wealth of experience
A professionally qualified laboratory assistant
Ethos and philosophy
Academic excellence
Preparing the young people for college and university
Strive to prepare its students for life
Create a new interest in the realm of teaching-
learning
Curriculum - the IGCSE curriculum under the EDEXCEL Board
Achievements
Results : 100% pass at IGCSE “O” levels year after year
Top students in Chemistry in the world (among top ten) for the last five years
Oshwal Academy Nairobi Junior High Chemistry students find it enjoyable participating in Science Fairs which have brought numerous accolades to the school.
YEAR -7 CHEMISTRY TRIP REPORT
The trip involved collecting soil samples around the school area and immediate neighborhood of the school on 17,19 and 20 of Jan 2011.
The students really enjoyed this particular trip as it was involving while at the same time fun.
Below are some extract from the students reports.
…..we got a big change doing a practical with our friends not in a lab or class. We were able to talk to our friends about methods of doing such wonderful experiment….
Meera Kaushal Amin 7G
…..It was fun I really enjoyed it and I would love to do it again! I found it inspiring. It was like I was a real scientist trying to experiment on something.
Najma Mogul 7E