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Effects of Food Regulation in the Progressive Era
Moldy canned goods, exploding ketchup, and filthy conditions: These were some of the issues the reformers of the Progressive Era targeted with legislation such as the Pure Food and Drug Act. Using images of food factories and documents...
Learning Games Lab
Controlling Water Activity in Food
Food storage matters! Scholars learn how the amount of water in corn can affect its rate of spoilage. They create a control group, then test three corn samples stored in three different locations for water activity. As a result of the...
Learning Games Lab
Testing and Adjusting pH
Pupils learn how to control food spoilage by adjusting the food's pH. They see that one of the most dangerous bacteria can grow in food if people don't handle and store food properly. Using knowledge of the bacteria's preferred pH,...
CK-12 Foundation
Computing Probabilities for the Standard Normal Distribution: The FDA and Food Safety
To recall or not to recall, that is the question. Using provided data, pupils calculate the percent of people that may fall ill on average. The scholars determine the standard deviation based upon the mean and the empirical rule,...
Learning Games Lab
The pH Scale and Meter Calibration
What are the different ways to test for pH? First, scholars explore the pH scale and a common way to test for acidity and alkalinity. Then, they learn about the importance of pH in food safety and why variance in pH could potentially...
Learning Games Lab
Understanding Water Activity
How does water activity play a role in food spoilage? First, the learners think about which types of foods would be best to take on a backpacking trip based on the water activity of different foods. It then walks through why water...
Learning Games Lab
Gram Staining
Scholars use a lab simulation to test contaminated yogurt for bacteria by gram staining. They learn proper lab procedures for handling bacteria and for sterilizing equipment, and then walk through the process on their own to try gram...
Learning Games Lab
How to Use Oil Immersion Microscope
Teach the class how to use a microscope to identify bacteria in food. Scholars explore the different parts of the microscope and learn how to determine total magnification. They walk step-by-step through the procedure of preparing slides...
Judicial Learning Center
Law and the Rule of Law
We hear a lot about the importance of the rule of law, but most people do not really know what those words mean. The lesson is a webpage that defines the rule of law, explains why it is important in a democratic society and provides...
American Museum of Natural History
What's This? Sensing
There is a scallop that relies on sight so much that it actually has more than 100 eyes! There are many species that rely heavily on one sense or another. An online interactive resource has youth read about several of these animals. The...
Curated OER
Subject/Verb Agreement
In this subject/verb agreement worksheet, students select the correct verb to complete sentences. Students may check answers by clicking on a "button."
Curated OER
Ralph Nader
In this online interactive Ralph Nader worksheet, students respond to 15 fill in the blank and multiple choice questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.
Other
Usda: Virtual Labs: Controlling Water Activity in Food
In this science simulation, students investigate water activity in corn that has been dried using traditional Native American methods in order to learn about the best way to ensure food safety.
Other
Food and Water Watch: Factory Farm Map
A United States map showing density levels of animals raised for food, accompanied by effects of factory farming and latest news on farming, animal welfare and food safety.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska State Museum: Poisons for Dinner?
You might be surprised to find out the poisons that are lurking in seven very common foods.
Other
Usda: Virtual Labs: Understanding Water Activity
In this science simulation, students investigate the behavior of water in food and how this can contribute to food spoilage.
Other
New Mexico State University: Science Pirates: The Curse of Brownbeard
Available for PC and Mac, an educational game relaying the importance of food safety, handwashing, and hygiene, while encouraging scientific exploration and inquiry. Requires approximately two hours of playing time to complete.
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State of Michigan: Mi Kids
Kids don't have to be residents of Michigan to enjoy this site! There is lots of information as well as fun activities contained in six sub-categories: Yikes! Central (safety), sightseeing, way back when, you.gov, our backyard, and map it.
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Mi Kids
Kids don't have to be residents of Michigan to enjoy this site! There is lots of information as well as fun activities contained in six sub-categories: Yikes! Central (safety), sightseeing, way back when, you.gov, our backyard, and map it.
Other
Usda: Virtual Labs: Bacteria Sampling (Using Various Disposable Lab Equipments)
In this science simulation, students test milk samples to check for bacterial contamination.
Other
Usda: Virtual Labs: Corn Mold Test Mycotoxins
In this science simulation, students test corn for the presence of Aflatoxin, a toxin produced by mold.
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Nasa Online: Smell: Common Causes of Household Odors
An explanation of how fungi and bacteria create unpleasant odors in a home environment.
Other
Usda: Virtual Labs: Gram Staining
In this science simulation, students learn how use gram staining to test for bacterial contamination in yogurt.
Other
Usda: Virtual Labs: How to Use Oil Immersion Microscope
In this science simulation, students learn how to use a microscope as they investigate bacterial contamination in a sample of yogurt.
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