ERIC Number: EJ960354
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Dec
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
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Learning Organic Chemistry through a Study of Semiochemicals
Pernaa, Johannes; Aksela, Maija
Journal of Chemical Education, v88 n12 p1644-1647 Dec 2011
The topics of nature, for example semiochemicals, are motivating topics, which can be used to teach organic chemistry at high school level. The history, classifications, a few important applications of semiochemicals, and an semiochemical that can be synthesized in the laboratory are presented. The laboratory synthesis is carried out through the well-known Fischer esterification reaction, which is easy to implement in a high school laboratory. Computer-based molecular modeling, based on free software, can be used for supporting the characterization of the synthesized molecule. This information can be used as orientation and motivating material for inquiry- and context-based high-school organic chemistry. (Contains 1 table, 2 figures, and 1 scheme.)
Descriptors: Organic Chemistry, Laboratories, High Schools, Secondary School Science, Models, Computer Uses in Education, Computer Software, Student Motivation, Inquiry, Science Education, Science Instruction, Educational Technology
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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