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Funky Fungus
Students discuss decomposition, bacteria, fungi and other microscopic organisms. They participate in an experiment to grow fungus on bread. As the fungus colonies grow, students observe them under a microscope to identify and locate...
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There are Microbes in my Food!
Sixth graders produce yogurt in the classroom as an example of the use of microbes in food production, and record observations in science journals.
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Foiling Spoilage
For this agricultural education worksheet, students read 6 descriptions of bacteria that cause food spoilage. Students then read 4 descriptions of preservatives that can be used to prevent spoilage. The worksheet is meant as a display.
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Yeasts and Molds: Food Science, Bacteria, Fungi
In this activity pupils will consider the characteristics and nature of yeast and molds in order to help them understand how these microorganisms affect food production.
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BIO205-CH1- Intro Word Search
In this word search activity, students locate words related to biology. The word list includes protists, viruses, plants, spiral, and biotechnology.