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Chemistry
IB DP Category 2
Barcelona, Spain, 29 - 31 August 2025
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Chemistry: A focus on the experimental programme
IB DP Category 3
Online (IB Approved), 17 - 19 October 2025
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Chemistry
IB DP Category 2
Barcelona, Spain, 13 - 15 February 2026
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St. Edward High School (USA)
Anne Lavelle
Great resource for ideas, lesson plans, examples and directions to take - especially for first time IB teachers.
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