Inculcation of International Mindedness Through Chemistry

One of the main goals of IB programmes is to help students see their role in a wider global context and community. In the current scenario, this objective becomes much more relevant as globalization has caused the world to shrink and instilling intercultural understanding is a need of the hour. In order to achieve this objective, various opportunities are given to learners at Choithram International.

One such opportunity was provided to the learners of MYP 4 through chemistry: learning about atoms and molecules under the topic radioactive isotopes. The students were given an introduction to radioactive isotopes and nuclear fission and fusion reactions. They were then encouraged to read newspaper articles carrying information on the first atom bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan during World War II.

The students were asked to research the impact of the atom bomb attack on Japan and asked thought-provoking questions on the current India-China standoff over Bhutan-Doklam region, questioning whether it poses a similar threat?

The students participated enthusiastically and shared their views on radioactive isotopes, war and its impact, and the current Doklam controversy. They also reached a conclusion that often fake messages on social media aggravate misunderstandings and confusion between countries and people.

They designed multilingual innovative digital posters to promote world peace. And reflected on how the task helped them to inculcate International Mindedness in true spirit and mind.