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Meet the Molecules in Chocolate: Informal Opportunities for Building Thematic Molecular Models with Children

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Jennifer R. Amey , Matthew D. Fletcher , Rachael V. Fletcher , Alison Jones , Erica W. Roberts and Ieuan O. Roberts

School of Chemistry, University of Wales, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2UW, United Kingdom

J. Chem. Educ., 2008, 85 (10), p 1361

DOI: 10.1021/ed085p1361

Publication Date (Web): October 1, 2008

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

We describe the development and use of a molecular model building activity with a chocolate theme, suitable for a public presentation of chemistry through interaction with visitors to science festivals and museums, and as a special classroom activity during science weeks, and so forth.

Keywords (Audience):

Elementary / Middle School Science

Keywords (Domain):

Organic Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Collaborative / Cooperative Learning

Keywords (Subject):

Food Science

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