An Easily Constructed and Versatile Molecular Model

Hernández, Sandra Analía; Rodriguez, N. M.; Quinzani, Oscar V.

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“…However, model kits can be expensive and clunky. A few examples of visual-spatial models that are particularly suitable for the organic chemistry classroom include materials such as Velcro, 3D prints, , twisted wires, ball-and-stick models, plastic bottles, and drinking straws . Often novice learners struggle with addition reactions, Markovnikov’s rule, hydrogen bonding, and the conceptual understanding of enantiomers.…”

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Interlocking Toy Building Blocks as Teaching Modules for an Undergraduate Organic Chemistry-Based Course for Allied Health Majors

2022

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The use of interlocking toy building blocks (e.g., LEGO) as teaching modules with a focus on the topics in organic chemistry is presented. Interlocking building blocks were assembled on a baseplate to depict chemistry concepts of hydrogenation of alkenes, hydration of alkenes, Markovnikov's rule, cis and trans isomers, hydrogen bonding, optical isomers, esterification, and amidation. The modules were presented to illustrate these topics in an undergraduate chemistry course for allied health majors. Modules were presented on a document camera for in-person and online modes of delivery. A quiz was implemented to assess the efficacy of the modules. Preliminary evaluation results underlined the efficacy of the interlocking toy modules for delivering concepts in organic chemistry.

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Interlocking Toy Building Blocks as Teaching Modules for an Undergraduate Organic Chemistry-Based Course for Allied Health Majors

2022

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“…In this regard, a good number of articles have been published that suggest different methodologies and materials for these models. − For example, some have proposed the use of plastic soda bottles, soft drink caps, , and used whiteboard markers . In this article, we suggest the use of drinking straws, like Mak et al, although with another construction strategy; it is pertinent to recognize the similarity with the Dreiding models .…”

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Build Your Model! Chemical Language and Building Molecular Models Using Plastic Drinking Straws

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Building and using molecular models puts into action chemical language and concepts, as well as concepts from other disciplines, such as mathematics. It is an important didactic activity for understanding and exchanging meanings about fundamental concepts in basic and advanced chemistry topics. The models described here help students understand molecular representation, which is abstract and difficult to imagine and draw, and then integrate it with chemical situations and knowledge. On the basis of our experience with students, particularly in a class of 44 students, inviting them to build their own molecular models is an activity that promotes their participation in class and the laboratory. We provide details regarding how to use inexpensive plastic drinking straws for assembly; they cost very little and enable analogue models that express connectivity in molecular structures to be built, a strategy that enhances understanding of the spatial organization and characteristics of molecules, as well as that of molecular thought for solving chemical problems.

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An Easily Constructed and Versatile Molecular Model

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Interlocking Toy Building Blocks as Teaching Modules for an Undergraduate Organic Chemistry-Based Course for Allied Health Majors

Interlocking Toy Building Blocks as Teaching Modules for an Undergraduate Organic Chemistry-Based Course for Allied Health Majors

Build Your Model! Chemical Language and Building Molecular Models Using Plastic Drinking Straws

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