When I was still taking up Biology in college, we were required to take an Organic Chemistry course. It was probably one of the most relevant chemistry subjects that I ever took up because most of the things I learned there, I can directly connect with real life. Not to mention, I’m teaching the same lessons to my students now.

It was really memorable and, I must say, really well-taught because I’m using the same techniques that I remember being taught with and my grade 5 students seem to comprehend, if not totally understand, what I’m saying. In fact, for the past few meetings, I’ve been using complex terms and acronyms such as CLA, TCA, and ATP and the responses and questions my students give suggest they’re getting the idea.

Looking back, I just wish all my other Chemistry subjects in high school and in college were as nicely-delivered as my Organic Chemistry class. But then again, maybe it’s the content that made it easier to swallow. I do hope I’m doing well enough for my students to consider my class as memorable.