Two weeks ago when discussing a lab on the properties of elemental oxygen I mentioned antioxidants. Antioxidants slow the aging process that occurs every time we breathe (and oxidize our cells). The secret to a long life, I told students, could only be whispered. They hushed and leaned forward on the end of their chairs.
Three words: Green. Leafy. Vegetables.
The ensuing moans and giggles are delightful. I shared a recipe for Kale Crispies (thank you Helsing Junction) both outloud and on my classpage on the web. Let them eat Kale!
Within a week I've heard the following feedback:
- "Even my little sister liked it!"--Student
- "By the way I really like kale, and my son loves it. He used to walk around saying " Kale! Kale! Kale! I love kale". It was really weird, but I was very happy that he liked it so much."--Email from the Tech Support guy in the district who observed and helped arrange my class page at the change of the semester.
- and this:
The note came with a gift certificate.The gifts of getting kids to eat kale is rewarding enough.
and today's Science New York Times essentially hails my efforts for the consumption:
