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US Department of Agriculture

Fsis: Mail Order Food Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource focuses on information about sending perishable food by mail. It includes links to articles about related topics, and a step-by-step guide on how to ordering a mail-order food gift.
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Other

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Eat Right: Home Food Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on the cutting board to gain more information on the nine tips presented for handling food safely.
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Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Food Safety & Inspection Service: Salmonella

For Students 9th - 10th
Answers to many questions about the salmonella bacteria and its reputation as the #1 reported cause of foodborne illness.
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Other

British Nutrition Foundation: Food a Fact of Life (11 14 Years)

For Students 6th - 9th
A rich collection of eleven learning modules that cover a wide range of topics, including nutrition, diet and health, food science, agriculture, food preparation, food processing, food safety, and more. Modules have PowerPoints,...
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Other

Usda: Virtual Labs: Controlling Water Activity in Food

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science simulation, students investigate water activity in corn that has been dried using traditional Native American methods in order to learn about the best way to ensure food safety.
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Using Food Labels

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Do you know how to read a food label? Food labels provide important information about the nutritional value of foods. In this lesson plan students will learn about food labels, healthful eating, nutrition facts, and units of measurement...
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Safe Food Preparation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Do you always wash your hands before preapring food? Simple things that can be done during food preparation reduce the risk of food contamination. For this activity students learn how to safely prepare a fun treat in class- fruit ice cream.
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National Center for Families Learning

Ncfl: Wonderopolis: Why Does Food Rot?

For Students 4th - 7th
Have you ever wondered why food rots? Watch a short video, read grade level text, and take an interactive quiz about the science behind spoiled food.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Understanding How Food Becomes Rancid

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this cooking and food science fair project, the student will determine how light and air can oxidize fat in potato chips and cause the chips to go rancid. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an...
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US Food and Drug Administration

Fda Kids Home Page

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about food safety and keeping healthy on the FDA Kids' Home Page. This site includes colorful graphics, great information, and it is easy to navigate.
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Other

Food and Water Watch: Factory Farm Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A United States map showing density levels of animals raised for food, accompanied by effects of factory farming and latest news on farming, animal welfare and food safety.
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US Department of Agriculture

Food and Nutrition Topics a to Z

For Students 9th - 10th
More than just food and nutrition links can be found in this index of health topics. The USDA's Food and Nutrition Information Center provides access to a world of health information.
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Investigating Food Borne Illness

For Students 9th - 10th
Familiarize yourself with various food-bourne illnesses and the negative impacts they can have on consumers.
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Other

Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This association helps its members with a wide range of farming issues. They help with food safety, environmental protection, marketing, labor, pest management and communications. Check out this site for basic produce grower information.
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Handout
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Pesticides and Food: Healthy, Sensible Food Practices

For Students 9th - 10th
Information provided on pesticide residues on food, the possibility that these pesticides could harm us, and what the government does to ensure that pesticides used on food are safe.
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Other

Nutrition.gov

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a comprehensive resource for information pertaining to health, nutrition and well being. Explore this site to learn more about food safety, food facts, health management and more.
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Texas A&M University

Texas A&m Agrilife Extension: Bacterial Food Poisoning

For Students 9th - 10th
Article that discusses the most common causes of bacterial food poisoning; among these is Staphylococcus Aureus. Staph is discussed individually, with specific information. Also general info is given as to how to prevent bacterial...
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US Department of Agriculture

Usda: The Food and Safety Inspection Service

For Students 9th - 10th
Lots of articles related to meat and food inspection, as well as the history of the industry. Includes a number of links to related sites, photos, and biographical information.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Food and Nutrition Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides a wide array of nutritional information. Included are articles on food and food groups, the connection between health and food, and healthy eating choices.
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Other

Virginia State Department of Agriculture/consumer Sciences: About Food Poisoning

For Students 9th - 10th
This site about food poisoning discusses Staphylococcus Aureus - what it is, where the common sources of "staph" are, common symptoms, and what can be done to prevent contamination and infection.
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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Plants and Food [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th
"Plants and Food" is a one page, nonfiction passage about plant foods and the importance of knowing what plants are safe to eat and how to prevent food from spoiling. It is followed by questions which require students to provide evidence...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Are Food Preservatives Bad for You?

For Students 9th - 10th
Food doesn't last. In days, sometimes hours, bread goes moldy, apple slices turn brown, and bacteria multiply in mayonnaise. But you can find all of these foods out on the shelf at the grocery store thanks to preservatives. But what...
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Handout
New York State Dept. of Health

New York State Health Dept.: Hepatitis a & Food Service

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact sheet about Hepatitis A with a focus on food service workers and personal hygiene practices.
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Biosensors for Food Safety

For Teachers 6th - 9th
How can you tell if harmful bacteria are in your food or water that might make you sick? What you eat or drink can be contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites and toxins pathogens that can be harmful or even fatal. Students learn...

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