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In the Classroom
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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
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August 2002
Vol. 79 No. 8
p. 976
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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.
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Andreoli, Katia; Calascibetta, Franco; Campanella, Luigi; Favero, Gabriele; Occhionero, Francesca. J. Chem. Educ. 2002 79 976.
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Introductory / High School Chemistry; Natural Products; Plant Chemistry; Public Understanding; Teaching / Learning Aids
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March 16, 2005
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