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New York State Dept. of Health

New York State Dept. Of Health: Trichinosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Answers to the most common questions about trichinosis. From what is it, to ways to prevent it.
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US Food and Drug Administration

Fda/bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and background information on BSE in the U.K. Also includes steps taken in the U.S. to reduce risks.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Trichinellosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Information is provided about Trichinellosis, such as causes, features, diagnosis and treatment.
Website
Other

Scimat: Foods Under the Microscope

For Students 9th - 10th
A technical site that describes different types of microscopes and delves into the chemical makeup of milk, yogurt, various various types of microorganisms. Impressive pictures supplement the text. Links to images of microorganisms.
Activity
Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: You Are Here

For Students 5th - 8th
In this interactive mall environment, students learn how to make smart decisions as consumers. Whether shopping for clothes, choosing the best food deal, searching for a job or buying a cellphone, students will learn how to recognize...
Article
Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: A World of Change [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The introduction of genetically modified organisms (animals, microbes, and plants) into agriculture has been accompanied by controversies over their potential impact on human health, the environment, and farming systems. Management of...
Primary
Other

John Hopkins: Researcher Dispels Myth of Dioxins and Water Bottles

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about dioxins, water bottles, and their effects on humans.
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This instructional activity introduces regulation and information as two tools used by government to promote fair competition and complete information in a market economy. Using the 1906 Pure Food and Drugs Act as a case study, students...
Article
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Upton Sinclair's the Jungle: Muckraking the Meat Packing Industry

For Students 9th - 10th
The Jungle dives into the terrible working conditions in the meat-packing industry which led to investigations and new food safety laws.
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Other

Crop Life Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Covers a wide variety of issues from pestcide facts and history to food safety and human health. This organization is involved in all aspects of industry-wide education, communication, legislation, regulation to protecting Canada's...
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Everyday Learning

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learning does not take place only in the classroom. Learning occurs naturally, every day! This KET collection uses original animation and wonderful, visual images to introduce basic concepts of math, science, social studies, art, and...
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Read Works

Read Works: What Should You Eat?

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the food groups that make up a healthy diet. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Eat Right, Feel Great!

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text introducing the four food groups of a healthy diet. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Healthy Eating, Healthy Planet

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how changing our eating habits and food sources can positively impact our world. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Unit Plan
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Read to Learn About Elections [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th
"Read to Learn about Elections" is a one page, nonfiction passage about government systems and workers that keep people safe including police officers, food inspectors, and water and sewer workers. It is followed by an open-ended...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Body Shop

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the types of foods needed to fuel the body for sports and exercise. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Small Wonders

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the importance of vitamins and minerals and the idea of adding them to various foods. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Interactive
South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: Nasa Online: Smell: Common Causes of Household Odors

For Students 3rd - 8th
An explanation of how fungi and bacteria create unpleasant odors in a home environment.
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Other

South Dakota Dept. Of Health: Shigellosis

For Students 9th - 10th
What is it? Who gets it? How is it spread? What are the symptoms? Answers to these and many more questions reagarding shigellosis.
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Other

South Dakota Dept. Of Health: Trichinosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Answers to the most common questions about foodborne illnesses - specific to Trichinosis.
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Other

State of New Jersey Dept. Of Health: Shigellosis [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you need to know about shigellosis from causes to treatment and prevention. Very informative.
Interactive
Other

Usda: Virtual Labs: Gram Staining

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science simulation, students learn how use gram staining to test for bacterial contamination in yogurt.
Interactive
Other

Usda: Virtual Labs: How to Use Oil Immersion Microscope

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science simulation, students learn how to use a microscope as they investigate bacterial contamination in a sample of yogurt.
Interactive
Other

Usda: Virtual Labs: Testing and Adjusting P H

For Students 9th - 10th
In this virtual science lab, students learn how to control the pH level in salsa to prevent the growth of a dangerous bacterium.

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