NMR Peak Area

Estimated time to complete: 50 minutes

Module objectives: Students will learn to analyze and interpret the relative area of the peaks in NMR spectra.

Concepts reviewed in this module:

Standards addressed in this module:

Maryland State Department of Education High School Science Core Learning Goals

Goal/Expectation	Description
Goal 1	The student will demonstrate ways of thinking and acting inherent in the practice of science. The student will use the language and instruments of science to collect, organize, interpret, calculate, and communicate information.
Goal 4	The student will demonstrate the ability to use scientific skills and processes to explain composition and interactions of matter in the world in which we live.

Technology-enhanced instructional strategies utilized in this module: NMR Simulation Software

MODULE OVERVIEW

Components	Brief description of module activities	Student Grouping	Materials/ Technology
Engagement	Why are some peaks bigger than others?	Class	General Knowledge
Exploration	An NMR signal is proportional to the number of "similar" nuclei causing it. Predict relative area of known structures.	Class	Textbook/Web Ref.
Explanation/Extension	Run NMRFID application and vary the number of one set of nuclei while the rest is kept unchanged.	Class Individual or small groups	Textbook/Web Ref.
Evaluation	Unit Test after Module 5	Individual

Expected module outcomes:

Given a simple NMR spectrum of an unknown, students will be able to analyze, interpret, and resolve its structure.

Performance-based assessment of module outcomes:

A written test after module 5.