Incorporation of astronomy topics in the chemistry curriculum at Gymnasiums in Canton Sarajevo

Abstract

Astronomy, like no other scientific discipline, combines elements from almost the whole spectrum of research, from high energy physics to philosophy and psychology. It is expected that chemistry, as one of the fundamental sciences, finds significant place in this ever increasing field of frontier research. Astronomy topics in gymnasiums in Canton Sarajevo are, at present time, part of physics and geography programs. This paper explains how study of astronomy can be progressed by its incorporation in gymnasium subject such as chemistry. Topics can be chemical composition of celestial bodies, organic molecules present in gas clouds and exotic types of matter not found on Earth. The benefit of this incorporation does not hold only at purely educational level but expands on the goal of bringing somewhat abstract and fascinating ideas of reality beyond the tangible borders of Earth with the aim of increasing the interest of students in the subject of chemistry.