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Adopt-A-Molecule

Adopt-A-Molecule. A guided Inquiry for Increasing Student Interest in Organic Chemistry. Paul Musgrave. Why? What? How?. Development of the Project. WHY?. Why did we need to develop this project?. Generate interest and increase motivation for learning organic chemistry.

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Adopt-A-Molecule

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  1. Adopt-A-Molecule A guided Inquiry for Increasing Student Interest in Organic Chemistry Paul Musgrave

  2. Why? • What? • How? Development of the Project

  3. WHY?

  4. Why did we need to develop this project? • Generateinterest and increase motivation for learning organic chemistry. • Application of information learned in class to molecules in the “real world”. • Build research skills.

  5. Why a term project? • Application of new knowledge as it was learned. • Application of knowledge to chemically important molecules.

  6. WHAT?

  7. What did we envision? • A project that would spark the interest of the students. • Encourage creativity. • Teaching BY the students. • Application of knowledge in a way that demonstrated relevance in “real world”.

  8. General Questions. • Specific Questions. • Molecule Profile. • Comparison Questions. What did the project entail?

  9. Project Timeline

  10. HOW?

  11. How did we select the molecules? • Identification of several important classes of chemicals. • Range of topics. • Not just biologically active compounds.

  12. Classes of Chemicals • Antibiotics • Neurotransmitters/Hormones • Artificial Sweeteners • Illegal/Dangerous Drugs • Pain Medications • Chemicals found in Food • Chemicals found in Cosmetics • Toxins • Dyes • Pesticides • Others

  13. Comparable in size and complexity. • Structure that could be discussed within the context of the course. How did we select the molecules?

  14. How were general questions developed? • Applicable to all molecules. • Cover various Student Learning Outcomes (SLO). • Sequenced in order to parallel topics being covered in lecture.

  15. Examples of General Questions • What is the IUPAC name? • What is the melting point? • What functional groups are present? • Number of chiral centers? • Are chiral centers of R or S configuration?

  16. How were specific questions developed? • Consider specific characteristics unique to molecule. • Importance of molecule. • Higher level thinking: drawing connections to other disciplines.

  17. Examples of Specific Questions • How much strain do you think is on the 4-membered ring? • What should the bond angles be, based on the hybridization of these atoms? • How might this contribute to the reactivity of the molecule?

  18. How were comparison questions developed? • Scrutinize profiles for all molecules in order to answer questions. • Compare and contrast properties of different molecules. • Learn interesting information about a variety of molecules.

  19. Students are resourceful. • Excellent quality of Molecule Profiles. • Students’ positive reaction to project. Outcomes

  20. Did everything go according to plan? • General Questions. • Specific Questions. • Grading of Comparison Questions.

  21. Future Considerations • Logical method of delivery for specific questions. • New system of grading for comparison questions.

  22. Last Thoughts • Students learned to connect concepts learned in class with “real world” applications. • Skills gained prepare students for future endeavors.

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