https://padlet.com/urveedeo20/ssXsciXproject The Science of Pizza (Princeton University) & The History of French Fries (Daven Hiskey) en-us 2016-04-21 18:13:14 UTC 2025-10-01 05:36:56 UTC hello@padlet.com http://www.uconnruddcenter.org/resources/upload/images/newsletter/2011/december/Pizza_French_Fries.jpg urveedeo20 https://padlet.com/urveedeo20/ssXsciXproject/wish/107089937 This article and presentation focuses on the making and digesting of cheese and bread, their molecular structure, and how they combine to create what we know as pizza. There are inclusions of explanations and understandings of scientific principles that are essential to making pizza, for instance, "how macro molecules such as carbohydrates and proteins are composed of atoms and small molecules." The purpose is achieved through research and mainly ,"using live demonstrations and interactive exercises with children in the audience." ]]> 2016-04-21 18:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/urveedeo20/ssXsciXproject/wish/107089937 urveedeo20 https://padlet.com/urveedeo20/ssXsciXproject/wish/107092493 This illustration explains the process milk goes through to transform into cheese.
A. Milk viewed from a microscope (mainly fat droplets)
B. Acid added to the milk to increase pH level
C. Close up view of milk with fat droplets and protein
D. After addition of acid, protein molecules (casein) attracts to fat molecules]]> 2016-04-21 18:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/urveedeo20/ssXsciXproject/wish/107092493 urveedeo20 https://padlet.com/urveedeo20/ssXsciXproject/wish/107300236 "These questions begin our exploration of the science behind making pizza; this narrative style is an effective way to engage audiences in understanding scientific concepts (Taylor 1988; Kapon and others 2010)."
The goal of interaction is to spread knowledge and awareness of scientific concepts to help someone in their day-to-day life. ]]> 2016-04-22 18:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/urveedeo20/ssXsciXproject/wish/107300236 urveedeo20 https://padlet.com/urveedeo20/ssXsciXproject/wish/107306203 French fries were invented in either Belgium or France, however,"In any event, historical accounts indicate that the Belgians were possibly frying up thin strips of potatoes as early as the late 17th century ... in Belgium." Potatoes, originally known as truffles, were introduced to Europe by the Spanish in the 16th century as they "encountered a village in Colombia where all the natives had fled." After slowly spreading through Europe, and eventually the world, while evolving in taste, potato slices were fried in the late 17th century and thereafter known as french fries.]]> 2016-04-22 18:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/urveedeo20/ssXsciXproject/wish/107306203 urveedeo20 https://padlet.com/urveedeo20/ssXsciXproject/wish/107308986 "Potatoes were first introduced to Europe not through the French or Belgians, but through the Spanish."
Even though french fries are considered to have originated in France or Belgium, potatoes, the main ingredient of french fries, was presented by the Spanish into the continent of Europe, which is surprising to me because I thought that since Britain had the most colonies, twice as much as France, Portugal, or Spain, they would be more likely to bring a revolutionary crop like potato to the European continent.]]> 2016-04-22 18:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/urveedeo20/ssXsciXproject/wish/107308986 urveedeo20 https://padlet.com/urveedeo20/ssXsciXproject/wish/107333141 "In fact, in 1748, the French Parliament even banned cultivation of potatoes as they were convinced potatoes caused leprosy."
As the name suggests, french fries are commonly misconceived to be invented by the French. After stating this information, I have serious doubt that french fries were invented by the French, as claimed]]> 2016-04-22 21:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/urveedeo20/ssXsciXproject/wish/107333141 urveedeo20 https://padlet.com/urveedeo20/ssXsciXproject/wish/107367365     A signpost is a statement or method used to draw and maintain the attention of an audience during an article, presentation, or speech. Different signposts are used for different purposes. 
    For example, like this signposts clarify a term or idea. Also, presenting imformation graphically increases comprehension. 
    To assert importance to a topic or idea, again & again and  purposeful words are used. The again & again technique is especially important as it is a form of repetition. 
    To confirm or change the audience's stance, stats & numbers  and contrasts & contradictions are used. Also, stats & numbers, along with expert quotes are used to gain credibility and/or for persuasion.
    Therefore, different signposts contribute differently to literary pieces. Understanding how each has a different contribution helps to grasp central ideas, themes, and many more literary aspects.]]> 2016-04-23 18:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/urveedeo20/ssXsciXproject/wish/107367365