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Plants and Chemistry: A Teaching Course Based on the Chemistry of Substances of Plant Origin

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Katia Andreoli , Franco Calascibetta , Luigi Campanella , Gabriele Favero and Francesca Occhionero

Department of Chemistry, University of Rome "La Sapienza", 00185 Roma, Italy

J. Chem. Educ., 2002, 79 (8), p 976

DOI: 10.1021/ed079p976

Publication Date (Web): August 1, 2002

Abstract

Over the past few years, we developed an idea about the teaching of chemistry by determining the links between theory and the real world. The principles, concepts, and experimental procedures of chemistry were illustrated through an original approach based on useful substances obtained from plants. The starting point was substances that have always been obtained from trees and vegetables. The approach was implemented during many refresher courses for secondary school teachers of chemistry. The courses were divided into sections, each called "Plants and ...", dedicated to colors, odors, tastes, medicines and drugs, fibers, soaps, and alcoholic beverages. Each section consisted of a theoretical lesson followed by a laboratory session.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Public Understanding / Outreach

Keywords (Subject):

Natural Products

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