An important part of the
job of a science teacher
is to teach not only scientific
theory but also
experimental skills. For
this reason, traditional
practical work cannot
and should not be
replaced. However, considerations
such as economic
factors and environmental
awareness
and protection are also
valuable in this age of
‘green chemistry’. Inte -
grating some micro scale
chemistry into traditional
laboratory practical
work will help develop
these ideas. Working
with microscale quantities
is also appropriate
for younger children.