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Teach Science Concepts and Inquiry with Food
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During this half-day symposium, scientists and education specialists from the FDA shared information with teachers about food science, bioscience, and the food label. The presenters also performed activities that enhanced the participants' knowledge about the topic of food science and served as models for activities the teachers can do with students in their classrooms. Participants learned how FDA uses DNA micro-array technology to detect foodborne pathogens, the scientific basis for the percent daily values (%DVs) on the Nutrition Facts Label, and how to culture bacteria found in food. All participants received a binder including all the PowerPoint presentations and handouts and a $60 stipend for attending the symposium.
This symposium was held at the NSTA National Conference on Science Education in Boston, MA. The program was designed for teachers of grades 5-8.
For more information contact symposia@nsta.org
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Underwritten in part by FDA |