Say CHEESE! The video explains the little we know about the history of cheese, the different types of cheese, and the process of making cheese. It focuses on the importance of bacteria and mold, including how to cut the curds, and the importance of surface area.

Concepts

cheese, surface area, mold, bacteria, biotechnology

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Bring in a variety of cheeses to try; be aware of all allergies before using this activity
• Visit a cheese shop or have a cheesemonger visit your class

Classroom Considerations

• Remember the comment section on YouTube is open to the public and often contains curse words and religious insults

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes closed captioning for the hearing impaired
• Utilizes a cheese shop to help visualize many different types of cheese

Cons

• None