TOPIC 1: CHEMISTRY AND SOCIETY

LEARNING OUTCOMES The learner should be able to:

a. know appropriate activities to explain the discrete nature of chemistry (k, u)

b. understand why chemistry is studiedand how it overlaps with other subjects such as biology, physics, mathematics, and geology (k, u)

c. understand the importance of chemistry and relate knowledge of chemistry to relevant careers (u)

d. know the contribution of chemistry tothe Ugandan economy (k)

Introduction

1.1: What is the Nature of Chemistry?

1.2: Why Study Chemistry and how it Relates to other Subjects?

1.3: Importance of Chemistry

1.4: Contribution of Chemistry to the Economy of Uganda