A classroom-oriented simulation project for chemistry teaching
EduChemSim is the chemistry section of EduBioSim: a collection of interactive simulations for classroom use. The materials are intended not merely to describe chemical processes, models, and experiments, but to make them visible, controllable, and open to analysis.
All simulations were created by me with AI support. I work as a teacher of biology and English at a DSdZ school with open learning environments. DSdZ stands for „Digitale Schule der Zukunft“, a Bavarian programme for developing schools and teaching in a culture of digitality. One central element is the 1:1 provision of mobile devices for students.
The simulations grow out of this teaching practice. They are intended above all for learning environments in which students work independently, collaboratively, and with digital devices. The focus is therefore not on a maximum of effects but on reduced subject-specific models, comprehensible interfaces, tasks, and the recording of results in a digital exercise book.
Why simulations?
Chemistry works throughout on two levels: the observable substance level and the conceptual particle level. Moving between the two is generally the greatest hurdle. Simulations can show both levels side by side and thereby explain why a substance behaves as it does. Added to this are experiments that are difficult to carry out in a classroom - liquefying n-butane, for instance, or moving the state point through a phase diagram.
Classroom use
The materials may be used for non-commercial educational purposes in school teaching. Legal information, contact details, and further notes can be found on the pages linked in the footer.