Opportunities And Effectiveness Of Integrating Organic Chemistry Lessons With Environmental Sciences
Keywords:
Organic chemistry, environmental education, integration, pesticides, fertilizers, environment, school education, ecological safety, interdisciplinary connection.Abstract
This article explores the relevance, opportunities, and pedagogical effectiveness of integrating organic chemistry with environmental sciences in general secondary education schools. In particular, it analyzes the potential of designing lessons based on regional sources of organic pollution in Uzbekistan — such as pesticides, mineral and organic fertilizers, industrial waste, and household waste — to foster environmental awareness and responsibility among students.
Through this integrated approach, students gain not only knowledge about the composition and properties of chemical substances, but also an understanding of their impact on the environment, ecological safety, and issues related to sustainable development. The article highlights modern teaching methods such as incorporating real ecological situations into lessons, conducting experiments, and using project-based and problem-solving tasks to enhance the effectiveness of instruction.
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