Your students will join
Fatimah Jackson, Ph.D., as
she travels to Africa to study
local plants that serve as food
and medicine. She takes
samples of the remarkable
plants back to her laboratory
to study. Her work with plants and people helps
scientists learn more about the way certain foods
prevent or cure human diseases.
This WonderWise: Women in Science Kit includes a DVD (18 minutes)
featuring Fatimah; a 34-page activity guide (see below); a CD-ROM with
Fatimah’s profile, and more hands-on activities.
Your students will develop an understanding of:
- energy, food, and personal health
- the chemical makeup of foods
- cultural diversity
- living things and environments
- the past and present contributions of people from different cultures
Activities include:
- Everyday Poisons—discover the poisons in everyday foods.
- Investigating Starch—examine the chemical properties of starch.
- African Arts—use cassava to batik African symbols onto cloth in a two-day activity.
- Green Travelers—follow the world travels of common foods throughout history.
WonderWise: Women in Science - African Plant Explorer was Awarded
Second Place at the 8th Annual Muse Award Competition for the
American Association of Museums in the Science Category!
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Pricing - WonderWise: Women in Science Kits
 Quantity |
Price |
| Individual Kit |
$39.95 |
| Complete Series of 9 Kits |
$359.55 |
