The words organic chemistry and simple are not usually seen in the same sentence. Introduce the foundation of the science to young chemists with a video from JFR Science. Topics include the chemical classes of hydrocarbons, their uses in everyday life, and some basic nomenclature.

Concepts

organic chemistry, hydrocarbons, carbohydrates, plastic, sugar, chemical compounds, alkanes, chemical nomenclature, prefixes

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science

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Instructional Ideas

• The resource is a great way to kick off an organic chemistry unit
• Encourage learners to draw the base structures and name them in their notes
  

Classroom Considerations

• The resource is written for viewers early in the study of organic chemistry

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• The narrator strives throughout the video to keep viewers focused on the topic without branching out into more difficult structures
• Gives special attention to new terminology that is specific to organic chemistry to help pupils get used to it
  

Cons

Common Core

SL.9-10.2