eBook
Introduction to 'Structure' & 'Reactivity'
This eBook section is effectively an interactive text book that provides complete coverage of the whole of the IB Diploma chemistry syllabus at both Standard Level and Higher Level. Each sub-topic under...
Activities
Practical work
This page explains why practical work is fundamental to chemistry. Through practical work you can learn and put into practice the skills you are required to use in your internally assessed Scientific...
DP essentials
Learner profile
This gives you the background to the IB Learner Profile. It lists the ten key attributes and explains that it sets the scene for lifelong learning. It also points out that rather similar ‘Learner profiles’...
DP Core
Learner Profile
This page gives the background to the IB Learner Profile. It lists the ten key attributes and explains that it sets the scene for lifelong learning. It also points out that rather similar ‘Learner profiles’...
DP Core
Language of Chemistry
This section emphasises how important the correct use of language and terminology is in chemistry. Without it students are at a huge disadvantage and will struggle to answer questions though a lack of...
DP essentials
The language of chemistry
This section emphasises how important the correct use of language and terminology is in chemistry. Without it you are at a huge disadvantage and will struggle to answer questions though a lack of understanding...
Review/revision
Fast track to tests & questions
Quick access to tests and questions together with their worked answers. Great for review/revision of the whole syllabus. Not only are the answers A, B, C or D given for each multiple choice test and quiz...
Teaching, learning & resources
Resources
Information and details of a wide spectrum of useful resources arranged under different headings are provided here to help you teach the two year IB chemistry course. In some ways resources are quite...
Start here
Learning to think critically
The ability to think critically is a key part of the IB Learner profile. This page defines critical thinking and provides examples of critical thinking in chemistry from a variety of different types of...
Delivering the programme
S1 Models of the particulate nature of matter
This is the first of the three main topics listed under the strand of Structure. The topic starts by understanding that all matter is made up from one or more elements and how to differentiate between...