Systems thinking for education about the molecular basis of sustainability

Peter G. Mahaffy (), Stephen A. Matlin, Thomas A. Holme and Jennifer MacKellar
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Peter G. Mahaffy: The King’s University
Stephen A. Matlin: Imperial College London
Thomas A. Holme: Gilman Hall, Iowa State University
Jennifer MacKellar: ACS Green Chemistry Institute

Nature Sustainability, 2019, vol. 2, issue 5, 362-370

Abstract: Abstract The primary activities of chemistry involve analysing, synthesizing and transforming matter, yet insufficient attention has been paid to the implications of those activities for human and environmental well-being. Since a core element of addressing sustainability challenges requires attention to the material basis of society, a new paradigm for the practice of chemistry is needed. Chemistry education, especially gateway post-secondary general chemistry courses, should be guided by an understanding of the molecular basis of sustainability. A Systems Thinking in Chemistry Education framework illustrates one way to integrate knowledge about the molecular world with the sustainability of Earth and societal systems.

Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1038/s41893-019-0285-3

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