Intergration

We were assigned to check out the integration center on course port. The task was to find a web site worthy of sharing with the class, as well with fellow blogger's. I found the most genius but simple and fun website dealing with Polymers. This website is called The Macrogalleria. The purpose of this website is to allow the science students learn what polymers are and to ultimately understand that chemistry can be found in the "real world." The very first thing that I noticed when I went on the website was the color. Because I am an extremely visual person, I am always drawn to a great proportion of color on a website. The second thing that was quite commendable was that this website was able to capture CHEMISTRY in its simplicity. Many students fear the very name of Chemistry. Under this seemingly intimidating name, we find students saying that "Chemistry is so confusing and boring and has no relations to me." Well The Macrogalleria brings out the most simplest terms of chemistry in order to explain something that is actually very sophisticated.

The concern that I have as a teacher is if, my students will basically GET IT. I want Chemistry to be the new gym, or even the new recess; a class that students looks forward to. We can learn so much in chemistry if and only if we realized that Chemistry relates to us in our world. Macrogalleria creates a world for students to find an oasis in Chemistry and polymers! To top it of, this website is very entertaining. You just want to see what is on the other page. You can't stop clicking on available links because, this website will capture the interest of students to want to learn more.