BASF programme teaches kids about chemistry

October 31, 2013 | 17:00

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A four-day chemistry education programme started in Ho Chi Minh City on October 30 for almost 500 primary students and underprivileged children.

The course was held at the city’s General Science Library and hosted by chemical company BASF in partnership with the city’s Department of Education and Training. It aimed to help the students learn more about the role of chemistry in clean water conservation through hands-on experiments.

Students from six primary schools and disadvantaged children from Thien Phuc Centre in Cu Chi district conducted experiments on water storage and colour bleeding prevention in textiles under the guidance of BASF employees and university student volunteers.

The course is part of BASF Kids’ Lab, an interactive chemistry education programme designed for children aged 6 to 12 to learn more about chemistry and science through fun and interactive experiments. The programme originated from BASF’s headquarters in Germany in 1997 as part of the company’s commitment to sustainability, reaching over 472,000 students in 35 countries.

“Since its launch in Vietnam in 2011, the programme has brought thousands of students closer to chemistry. The feedback from both students and teachers has been great, as they are eager to learn how chemistry can improve the quality of life and help conserve natural resources. We will continue to hold this fun-filled science programme and expand it to cultivate more interest in and build positive attitudes toward chemistry among kids,” said Petrus Ng, managing director of BASF Vietnam.

By By TuongThuy

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