University Chemistry ›› 2024, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (12): 251-257.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202403113

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Pedagogical Design for an Organic Chemistry Experiment: Extraction of Caffeine from Tea Leaves

Ailing Wang, Yingna Cui   

  1. College of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian 116622, Liaoning Province, China
  • Received:2024-03-29 Accepted:2024-05-15 Published:2024-06-04
  • Contact: Yingna Cui E-mail:cuiyn2008@163.com

Abstract: This paper presents the pedagogical design and implementation process of an organic chemistry experiment focused on the extraction of caffeine from tea leaves. The study illustrates how this experiment can enhance students’ knowledge, foster innovation skills, and incorporate elements of ideological and political education.

Key words: Organic chemistry experiment, Caffeine, Extraction, Ability, Ideological and political education