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Food Chemistry: The Chemistry of Sweeteners

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars investigate the properties of sweeteners. In this chemical property activity, students examine the unique properties of sweeteners by performing several experiments. They will analyze the data to form a conclusion about...
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Soybean Science

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore food science by participating in a cooking activity. In this soybean oil instructional activity, 4th graders listen as the teacher gives them a background on soybeans and their use by humans today. Students grind...
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They're Everywhere: Bacteria

For Teachers K - 5th
Totally gross out your class with the eighth activity in this series on food science. Explore the microscopic world of bacteria by taking swabs of different classroom objects and growing colonies in petri dishes. An engaging activity...
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Bacteria's Role in Food

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students grow bacteria cultures on agar in petri dishes and do a plate count. They participate in a yogurt making lab to see how bacteria produce lactic acid. They prepare a recipe and identify fungi, fermentation and the role of...
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Innovations in Surgery and Reproductive Health

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine significant innovations in surgery and reproductive health.  In this surgery lesson students view a video and answer the given questions. 
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Indoor Air: What's the Matter?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students develop a greater awareness of the variety and amount of particulate matter in the air. They try to locate general sources of pollution for a specific area and develop some suggestions for improving air quality.
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Circulatory System

For Teachers 6th - 12th
In this health worksheet, students examine the human body and make mental connections to the target function highlighted in the sheet.