Mon, Jul 9, 2012 -- 8:33 AM

Chemistry by Smell

Mon, Jul 9, 2012 -- 8:33 AM

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Blind people are consistently underrepresented in the workforce, but especially in the sciences. Experts say that's partly due to the fact that so much of early science education -- from labs and dissections to the periodic table of the elements -- is learned through visual-spatial lessons. The Lighthouse for the Blind held a first-ever chemistry camp for blind kids. The goal was to engage blind kids in the sciences by teaching chemistry through other senses, like touch and smell.

Host: Andrea Kissack

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