Schools

IYC 2011 is an international celebration of the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the wellbeing of people the world over.

But IYC 2011 is not just a celebration of the past. Chemistry is also our future! And that is why IYC 2011 is focusing on our next generation of chemistry enthusiasts. Today’s students will shape the future of humankind and our planet!

Our understanding of the world is grounded in our developing knowledge of chemistry.

How we live and shape our world is directly linked to our understanding of molecular properties. Chemistry is a creative science essential for sustainability and improvements to our way of life. Chemistry is vital in developing the economy, health and medicine, energy efficiency, a cleaner environment, national security, communications, food safety, clean water and much more.

And chemistry is fun!

IYC 2011 is dedicated to helping students and teachers celebrate, enjoy and invest in chemistry.

Whether it is finding out ways to introduce exciting notions of chemistry to young minds, unlocking careers in chemistry or finding out the wide, and surprising, range of professions in which an understanding of chemistry is useful, this is section a one-stop shop of resources, guides, activities and links for teachers and students looking to the future. Use the quick links to find out more!