A Funny Taste

High schoolers complete a variety of activities as they examine the ethical issues behind stem cell research and cloning. They make their own ethical decisions on both subjects.

In this health instructional activity, students respond to 46 multiple choice questions related to foodborne illnesses and the prevention of contaminating foods. They also identify which foods are safe to eat as leftovers and which are...

Four out of five teenagers experiment with science by accident. This unit teaches the five parts of the scientific method through examples, guided practice, independent practice, and then through a hands-on experiment. Each step is...

Discover how the human body's digestive system works with a brain and stomach friendly activity. Scholars taste test a variety of foods to find out how they behave once in the mouth. Class members then play a game called Move That...

How is it possible for ocean water to have layers? The sixth installment of a 23-part NOAA Enrichment in Marine sciences and Oceanography (NEMO) program investigates factors that cause different water densities to occur. Experiments...

This unit of lessons is designed for 7th through 9th graders. They are introduced to the world of agriculture and the genetic research and various technologies that are associated with agriculture. Pupils work together to come up with a...

Class members examine a variety of snack foods, noting the packaging that they come in. They work in groups to design a heat-proof and waterproof package that will safely transport a s'more snack. They test to see if it prevents the...

Learners experince different salinities of various sources of water. They taste different salinities in various bodies of water around the earth. Students are taught that oceans are salty but so are other sources of water. They dicsus...

Students investigate their town's tap water. For this water quality lesson, students complete a simple taste-testing experiment and online research to investigate tap water.

Students taste sugar, lemon, salt, and tonic water, and identify which areas of their tongue tastes different tastes. For this taste lesson plan, students then create a tongue map.