This curated collection highlights curriculum materials focused on soy chemistry, offering a variety of resources for integrating laboratory experiments and lecture content on soy as a renewable feedstock into chemistry education. It includes articles on experimental techniques for exploring the properties and applications of soy-based compounds, along with practical guidance for designing engaging, hands-on activities. Ideal for educators and curriculum developers, these materials provide valuable insights into teaching green and sustainable chemistry, emphasizing the role of soy in advancing environmentally-friendly solutions across scientific fields.
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Soybean Oil: Powering a High School Investigation of Biodiesel
This lab series challenges students to make and analyze biodiesel using soybean oil as a renewable fuel. It aligns with the NGSS Energy standards for K-12 classrooms. The lesson encourages students to tackle global issues with evidence and scientific reasoning. This lab enhances discussions on energy by exploring biodiesel as an alternative to petroleum-based diesel.
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Teaching Green Chemistry with Epoxidized Soybean Oil
The integration of green chemistry principles in academics reflects growing student interest in renewable resources and environmental sustainability, driven by increasing awareness of global climate change. Educators must continually expand their green chemistry pedagogy to align with current industry and research trends. In this article, the synthesis of epoxidized soybean oil (ESO) was explored ...