In this water in the environment worksheet, students match 10 terms related to water to their definitions. They identify 10 sentences as true or false related to groundwater, layering and landfills. They fill in the blanks for 2...

High schoolers explore muckraking. In this American history lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle. High schoolers respond to discussion questions pertaining to...

Students explore the concept of paper recycling and the fiber that is yielded from the process. Students perform a coarse screening of recycled fiber and calculate the yield of the process.

This lesson is a compilation of interdisciplinary, technology-infused activities that focus on the often complicated and sometimes controversial issues related to toxic chemicals in children's environment. Special emphasis is placed on...

High schoolers brainstorm with group partners to decide upon a chemical they would like to test, and outline a procedure for their investigation. They then present in groups their ideas to the rest of the class as well as the chemical...

In this articles worksheet, students complete 12 sentences by inserting either the article "the" or indicating that no article is necessary.

In this English learning exercise, students read "UC Issues Chinese Toothpaste Warning," and then respond to 7 short answer and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Students design and conduct investigations that illustrate the effect bioremediation has on organic matter and determine environmental applications. They, in groups, present their findings to the class.

Students brainstorm a list of possible actions that they could do to protect the water resources from pollution. They create hypotheses and conclusions by completing experiments and observing different pollutants.

Young scholars develop a list of actions they could perform that would protect our water resources from pollution. They formulate hypotheses, conduct experiments and draw conclusions about actual pollutants found in our water supply.

Students infer the connection among humans, animals, and disease through the interpretation of concept maps. They are introduced to the idea of a connection human disease and the domestication of animals.

Young scholars investigate the use of landfills. For this landfill use and recycling lesson, students discuss what happens to trash and junk. They review the types of trash before categorizing a list of items they throw away each day....

Do you always wash your hands before preapring food? Simple things that can be done during food preparation reduce the risk of food contamination. In this activity students learn how to safely prepare a fun treat in class- fruit ice cream.

Informative overview of the facts associated with food allergies. Provides information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.

How can you tell if harmful bacteria are growing in your food? Students learn to culture bacteria in order to examine ground meat and bagged salad samples, looking for common foodborne bacteria such as E. coli or salmonella. After 2-7...

Familiarize yourself with various food-bourne illnesses and the negative impacts they can have on consumers.

Thorough overview of food poisoning. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and much more.

Article that discusses the most common causes of bacterial food poisoning; among these is Staphylococcus Aureus. Staph is discussed individually, with specific information. Also general info is given as to how to prevent bacterial...

This site about food poisoning discusses Staphylococcus Aureus - what it is, where the common sources of "staph" are, common symptoms, and what can be done to prevent contamination and infection.

How can you tell if harmful bacteria are in your food or water that might make you sick? What you eat or drink can be contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites and toxins pathogens that can be harmful or even fatal. Students learn...

Bacteria are everywhere and can cause many different kinds of diseases. Bacteria are a major source of food contamination. Students will grow bacteria collected from different places and compare the results.

This site from MayoClinic.com provides great information on food-borne illness. The article is somewhat brief, but provides an excellent overview on the subject.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] With so many species of bacteria, some are bound to be harmful. Harmful bacteria can make you sick. They can also ruin food and be used to hurt people. Learn more...

In this science simulation, students learn how use gram staining to test for bacterial contamination in yogurt.