…in the cosmetics you use There are many reasons to study chemistry, whether you are pursuing a career in science or not. …in the cosmetics you use …in the food you eat …in the air you breathe …in the soaps you use …in the water you drink …in the clothes you wear …in the medicines you take Chemistry sometimes is called the "central science" because it often connects other sciences to each other, such as biology, physics, geology and environmental science.

Task 1: Click on the link below Task 1: Click on the link below. You should find 10 reasons to study chemistry. Pick the 5 you think are the most important reasons for you. Note them down on your worksheet.

Task 2: Click on the link below Task 2: Click on the link below. Try to find out what transferable skills you will get from studying chemistry (HINT: try page 2). Note them down on your worksheet.

Task 3: Click on “careers” to find a list of careers. All the careers mentioned have been identified by My World of Work (Skills Development Scotland) as benefitting from studying chemistry or science. This list will not be complete but is there to give you an idea of jobs for which chemistry and science are useful. Your task is to click on the link for 1 career each. You should both complete your job research worksheet for the 2 jobs.

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