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Comparing Chinese And Japanese Ceramics

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students discuss the conception of beauty by considering and contrasting the appearance and use of Chinese and Japanese ceramics in this lesson for the middle or high school classroom.
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Does the Chicken have Anthrax (Explain I)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain how each of the components of innate immunity function in the protection of the body. Following an investigation, they articulate how innate immunity functions.
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Analagous Colors

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students encounter how to mix analogous colors and use them in cane patterns. They select two colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. Students then knead the pieces for a couple of minutes and then roll each color into a...
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LET'S TRADE

For Teachers 4th - 5th
The students will become familiar with the methods used to trade agricultural products between countries.1. Allow students to research the trade embargoes the United States has imposed on other countries. 2. Use encyclopedias and...
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Arts of Asia in Reach

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students visit the Allen Memorial Art Museum to view Asian works of art and read the story Kogi's Mysterious Journey by Elizabeth Partridge. They discover the history of Gyotaku and its transition into an art form. They then examine the...
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Proper Care of Equipment and Media

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study the proper care of equipment while seated at computer. They demonstrate proper care of equipment such as having clean hands, treatment of peripherals, clean work area, no magnets around computer station, general care of...
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Curated OER

Charlotte and Her Relatives Visit the Classroom: Spider Activities, Experiments and Projects

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students compare and contrast different spider species that they capture and maintain in the classroom for several days. They identify and research the species characteristics and living requirements then conduct an experiment on spider...
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U.s. Department of Health and Human Services: Food Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Government guidelines on food safety and information on foodborne pathogens and preventing illness via proper food preparation and storage.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Food Preservation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Major food preservation methods and their relationship to the conditions that encourage or inhibit growth of microorganisms.
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University of Michigan

Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Storage and Cooking

For Students 9th - 10th
Pottery used for food storage and transportation of liquids offers insight into Egyptian daily life. See pictures of many different styles of pottery.
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Food: Bread, Beer, and All Good Things

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at food, cooking, and cooking utensils in ancient Egypt. Take the opportunity to see pictures of banquets from tombs, and read quotes from ancient Egyptian records.
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Thinkport Education

Thinkport: Designing a Healthier, Happier Meal: Stem Career: Packaging Engineer

For Students 9th - 10th
See how packaging engineers who work in the food industry create many different kinds of food packaging.
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Still Tasty: Keep It or Toss It

For Students 9th - 10th
A visually rich database of common food items that can be searched by name or by category, with information about how long each item will last and under what storage conditions. Tips on the best methods of storage are also provided.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Lunch in Outer Space!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about the unique challenges astronauts face while eating in outer space. They explore different food choices and food packaging. Students learn about the engineering design process, and then, as NASA engineering teams,...
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Precision Nutrition

Encyclopedia of Food: Coconut

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The coconut provides many different benefits because it is rich in many nutrients. Discover the nutritional value, preparation methods, and storage information of this tropical fruit.
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Still Tasty: Keep It or Toss It

For Students 9th - 10th
StillTasty.com's Keep It Or Toss It is a useful website to help determine how long foods are good for and how to best store food to keep it safe for eating. Not only do you keep yourself healthy by eating safely stored food, but it also...
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University of California

Uc Davis: Importance of Salt

For Students 9th - 10th
The UC Davis site not only discusses the history of the salt trade, but also evaluates the importance of salt to society throughout history. It covers the history of salt from ancient times through the medieval and modern periods.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Speleology: Counting Formations in a Local Cave

For Students 6th - 8th
In the past caves have been used for shelter, for religious purposes, and for burial sites. They were even used for food storage before refrigeration, because they are cool and have constant high humidity. Get ready for an adventure as...
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University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania: Life in One of India's First Urban Societies

For Students 9th - 10th
This article in The Pennsylvania Gazette is about an archaeological excavation at Rojdi, India, believed to be a site of the Harappan civilization. Findings at the Rojdi dig, which include houses, courtyards, food-storage areas, and...
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University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Staphylococcus Aureus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by the University of Arizona. Food safety, preparation, and storage tips - related to staphylococcus. A description of what it is and how you can prevent it during food preparation.
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Vitamin C Content of Fruit

For Students 9th - 10th
This article talks about the vitamin C content in fruits. Learn how ripening and storage affect vitamin C, what the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for vitamin C is, and how vitamin C affects the human body.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: How Do Refrigerators Work?

For Students 2nd - 8th
The invention of the refrigerator has created an opportunity for longer food storage and less waste. Understand how the "ice boxes" work.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: California Chipmunk

For Students 4th - 8th
California chipmunks typically live at elevations of 1,200-2,500 m in habitats where vegetation is sparse but rocks are plentiful. They use cracks in the rocks, or burrows dug under them, for food storage and nests. Learn more about the...
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Colorado State University

Colorado State University: Functions of the Stomach

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a brief outline of the major functions which may be performed by the stomach.

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