Percy Julian: Plant Chemistry Pioneer

This lesson explores Percy Julian’s scientific achievements, including plant-based synthesis of medicines and soybean chemistry.

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This lesson explores Percy Julian’s scientific achievements, including plant-based synthesis of medicines and soybean chemistry. Students examine his biography, follow the plant extraction process, and respond to reflection questions about scientific impact and overcoming racial barriers.

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Students will explain Percy Julian’s key scientific contributions.
Students will describe how plant sterols can be extracted and used in synthesis.
Students will connect Julian’s work to medical advances.
Students will reflect on barriers Julian faced and how he overcame them.

Percy Julian: Plant Chemistry Pioneer

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