Abstract: This teaching case systematically examines the structure-property relationship of Nd₂Fe₁₄B by elucidating the interplay between its chemical composition, electronic structure, and outstanding magnetic performance. It deeply integrates fundamental principles such as atomic structure and chemical bonding with macroscopic material properties, thereby facilitating a pedagogical shift from descriptive chemistry toward a principle- and function-oriented instructional paradigm. Concurrently, the case incorporates the real-life story of Academician Wang Zhenxi and his team—their perseverance in overcoming key technological challenges and their dedication to serving national strategic industries—as the central narrative for curriculum-based ideological and political education. This approach naturally integrates educational elements such as national pride, confidence in innovation, and the spirit of scientific inquiry. The teaching design has proven effective in stimulating students’ interest, fostering higher-order thinking and a systems perspective, and provides a valuable reference for cultivating top-tier innovative talents in chemistry. Ultimately, it achieves an organic unity of knowledge impartation, capability development, and value cultivation.

Key words: Neodymium magnet, Structure-Property relationship, “101 Plan”, Inorganic chemistry