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Sonya J. Franklin , Norbert J. Pienta and Melissa D. Fry

Department of Chemistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1294

J. Chem. Educ., 2005, 82 (6), p 847

DOI: 10.1021/ed082p847

Publication Date (Web): June 1, 2005

Section:

History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

A series of molecules or molecular systems were described to students in the second semester of general chemistry as a way to convey that "everything is a chemical", to demonstrate the relevance of chemistry in their everyday lives, and to promote student engagement in a class that was offered in the early morning. Students thought highly of this course feature and chose their favorite molecules based on interest, relevance, and being a current topic in the news. There were no significant differences among the list of their favorite “Molecule of the Week” topics based on their career aspiration (i.e., major) or gender. When asked about additional molecules or systems, the most requested category of medications does seem to parallel the large number of health professions students in the course.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Curriculum

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Analogies / Transfer

Keywords (Subject):

Descriptive Chemistry

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