Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Yogurt Cultures
Find out in this experiment how good bacteria can turn milk into a treat by investigating the optimal starter cultures for making yogurt from whole milk.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Got Milk
Students are asked to explain what would be used to measure the properties of a glass of milk.
US Department of Agriculture
Choose My Plate: Dairy Nutrients and Health Benefits
How does milk help maintain health? What nutrients are present in dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt? Find the answers to these questions and more.
US Department of Agriculture
Choose My Plate: Tips for Making Wise Choices in the Dairy Group
Drink milk and eat foods from the milk group every day. Find tips at this website to help you make healthy and safe choices to make sure you get the calcium you need.
US Department of Agriculture
Choose My Plate: All About Dairy
Learn what foods are in the dairy group and how much of each amounts to one serving.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Cheese Made in Stilton Can't Be Call Stilton
Article reports on why cheese made in the village of Stilton cannot be called Stilton cheese.
Teachers TryScience
Teachers Try Science: Say Cheese
Follow these steps to create the chemical reaction required to make cheese. Good explanations and suggestions of ways to modify the experiment. Hands-on science.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Food for Thought: Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese Group
Kids will want to eat more dairy products when they learn the importance of calcium and when they realize that drinks, like banana milkshakes and hot chocolate, are not only nutritious but fun treats. Here, learn tips for getting young...
Other
Cheese
"It's all about cheese!" Explore this site to get great information about this nutritious food. Searchable by name, country of origin, texture, or by kind of milk used to produce it. Many fun facts and recipes.
Other
The Dairy Council: Homepage
The Dairy Council produces and gathers a wealth of nutrition information from a wide variety of worldwide sources to provide facts relating to milk and everything dairy and health.
University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts: Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese
This brief article from the University of Massachusetts provides information on the nutritional values of milk products. Take a three-question quiz to test your knowledge of the milk food group.