What is Cohesive Chemistry?

Cohesive Chemistry is a digital resource platform for teachers of the IB Diploma Chemistry programme (first assessment 2025). The resources are free to use, adapt and share. 

The goal of these resources is to provide a clear, consistent and concise framework for delivering the course with an emphasis on doing the basics better. This includes:

• Logical learning sequences through each subtopic.
• Start points and cues for teacher explanations.
• Opportunities to develop student conceptual models.
• Embedded retrieval practice.
• Practical/demo ideas and request forms.
• Guidance and templates for the internal assessment.
• NOS and TOK activities.
• Podcast conversations with some of the big names in IB Chemistry.

Weekly newsletter

Sign up here for:

• Updates on new resources
• Strategies for improving teaching and learning
• Recommendations of external resources

All previous newsletters can be found here. Expect pauses in the newsletter during school holidays.

Who makes the resources?

Created by: Ollie Canning - IB Chemistry and TOK Coordinator at TASIS England. 

​Contributors:

• Lauren Evans - IB Chemistry teacher at the International School of Islamabad.

Contact

It's genuinely helpful to hear from people (particularly if you spot any issues). Feel free to reach out to [email protected] with queries, errors or suggestions for improvements.