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Science Concepts and Inquiry with Food
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During this half-day symposium, scientists and education specialists from the FDA
talked to teachers about food science, food science related careers, and the food
label. The presenters also performed activities that enhanced the participants'
knowledge about the topic of food and served as models for activities the teachers
could 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 Area Conference on Science Education in Denver,
CO. 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 |