A thought-provoking activity called the “Chemistry Connections Challenge” (CCC) has been introduced to an introductory organic chemistry course as a method of highlighting the real-world applications of course content. Identifying how course material can be utilized in the world around them may be difficult for students in introductory organic chemistry courses, particularly those geared toward life science disciplines. This activity was created as a means to improve student attitudes toward organic chemistry by encouraging them to explore how course content is applied to nature, research, and everyday life. In preparation for the activity, students are exposed to several instructor-generated “Chemistry Connections” slides shown in class during the first 4 weeks of the semester. Then, students are invited to create their own slide as part of the “Chemistry Connections Challenge” activity. As students complete the activity they engage with the course material in a meaningful way which can stimulate new ways of thinking about organic chemistry, identify the value of course content, and improve the overall learning process. This simple activity can be a valuable part of any chemistry course, as it can easily be applied in a variety of class sizes, and is suitable for students with diverse educational backgrounds and goals.

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化学连接挑战：鼓励学生将课程概念与实际应用联系起来

一项引人深思的活动称为“化学联系挑战”（CCC），已被引入有机化学入门课程，作为强调课程内容在现实世界中应用的一种方法。对于有机化学入门课程的学生，尤其是针对生命科学学科的学生，要确定如何在他们周围的世界中利用课程材料可能很困难。创建该活动是为了鼓励学生探索课程内容如何应用于自然，研究和日常生活，从而提高学生对有机化学的态度。在准备活动时，学生将在学期的前4周内接触课堂上展示的几张教师生成的“化学联系”幻灯片。然后，邀请学生创建自己的幻灯片，作为“化学联系挑战”活动的一部分。当学生完成活动时，他们会以有意义的方式参与课程材料的学习，这可以激发人们对有机化学的新思考方式，确定课程内容的价值，并改善整个学习过程。这项简单的活动可能是任何化学课程的重要组成部分，因为它可以轻松地应用于各种班级规模，并且适合具有不同教育背景和目标的学生。