More than ‘pour-and-mix’ – Extending Content Knowledge at the college level through an analysis of coumarin in cinnamon

Abstract The article introduces the layout of a college course on analytical chemistry for pre-service teachers. aims at fostering teacher students’ professional knowledge by recapitulating Core Content Knowledge, introducing Specialized Knowledge , and complementing it with discipline-overarching Linked . Synthesizing these types is expected to support students in their processes meaning making. As they realize an every-day relevance will see opportunities relate chemical later school students. Regarding suggestions are given address aspects related Nature Science. An exemplary lab activity analyze coumarin content cinnamon provided. Coumarin has shown adverse health effects non-neglectable proportion humans. there two varieties significantly different content: cassia very rich while Ceylon nearly void it. more popular been be so high that potential risk light weight consumers cannot ruled out. science, can raise awareness tentative, creative socio-cultural Natures Science – right from kitchen cabinets.