The molecules we eat: Food as a medium to communicate science

Flavour

Amy C Rowat¹ 

[1] Department of Integrative Biology & Physiology, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA

关键词: Public understanding of science;    General education;    Science education;   

Others  :  812310
DOI  :  10.1186/2044-7248-2-10

 received in 2012-11-08, accepted in 2012-11-08,  发布年份 2013

【 摘 要 】

Creative, inquiry-driven approaches in science education help to address the growing need to effectively engage students and promote the public understanding of science. Here we describe an interactive format using food that can be applied both in a course for undergraduate students, as well as in a lecture for the general public. Communicating science through food may also dispel fear of naturally occurring chemicals as well as scientific misconceptions that are propagated by the media.

【 授权许可】

   
2012 Rowat; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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