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Students use the scientific method to investigate the role of temperature in microbial growth. In this food preservation lesson, students set up an experiment with fruit in room temperature and in a refrigerator. They record the temperature and humidity of the environments over several days as they look for signs of decay.

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food preservation, food, food safety

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bacterial growth, food preservation, food safety, microbial growth, temperature tolerance range, science
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Inquiry-Based Learning

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