This Saturday, 5/17, join us from 11 am - 3 pm in our museum for a very special Stories of Science event where we’ll sink our teeth into the science of food! ⁠🌭🍕🍦 ⁠ Experience interactive activities designed for science lovers of all ages:⁠ ⁠ 👀 Take an up-close look at interesting items in our handling collections⁠ 🎲 Play food-themed games and try your hand at our food science scavenger hunt⁠ 🕵️‍♂️ Learn about the shady practices of food manufacturers before the advent of laws like the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906⁠ 🍪 Meet a mentor with Rebel Ventures, a group of student entrepreneurs based in West Philly who create healthy food for school kids ⁠ 🥪 Explore our Lunchtime: The History of Science on the School Food Tray exhibition⁠ ⁠ This special Stories of Science is part of Remake Learning Days, a celebration of innovative experiences and opportunities for youth to develop their sense of creativity, perseverance, and curiosity. Presented by Remake Learning, RemakeLearningDays is a festival of events hosted by a variety of organizations.⁠ ⁠ You can also take our first-ever “drop-in” School Lunch Tour with our experienced Gallery Guides. We'll explore the history and development of the school lunch. Learn about the complicated relationship between food scientists, the government, and the public throughout the last 200 years as ideas about nutrition and education have evolved.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in below to learn more!⁠ ⬇ (fb)

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