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ERIC Number: EJ348003
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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Limonene--A Natural Insecticide.
Beatty, Joseph H.
Journal of Chemical Education, v63 n9 p768-69 Sep 1986
Describes a high school chemistry student's research project in which limonene was isolated from the oil of lemons and oranges. Outlines the students' tests on the use of this chemical as an insecticide. Discusses possible extensions of the exercises based on questions generated by the students. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Chromatography, Experiential Learning, Insecticides, Interdisciplinary Approach, Research Skills, Science Education, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Spectroscopy, Student Projects, Student Research
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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