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Lesson Plan
BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Bio Build Up

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This activity allows learners to make a simple model food chain and observe how toxic chemicals can become concentrated in the bodies of consumers at the top of the chain.
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Handout
US Food and Drug Administration

Fda: Clostridium Perfringens

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about the germ clostridium perfringens and associated food poisoning.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Junk Food Battles

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the importance of eating nutritious foods. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Junk Food Ad Attack!

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about companies marketing junk food to children. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Fatty Foods

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage discusses the effects of fattening foods. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this informative website highlighting the Food and Drug Administration and the role they play in keeping our food safe.
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Interactive
University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska State Museum: Poisons for Dinner?

For Students 9th - 10th
You might be surprised to find out the poisons that are lurking in seven very common foods.
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Handout
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Agricultural Inspector

For Students 9th - 10th
We all expect that the food we eat is safe. Agricultural inspectors are the ones who check food processors, farms, and businesses to assure that they are following the governmental regulations that protect our food safety. This Science...
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Interactive
Other

Usda: Virtual Labs: Understanding Water Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science simulation, students investigate the behavior of water in food and how this can contribute to food spoilage.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: K Act. 08: Language Arts Writing Experience

For Teachers K Standards
Teachers will model sentences about their favorite foods. Students will mimic these sentences about their own favorite foods and will illustrate pictures of them. All pages will be assembled into a class book.
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Handout
Other

Ncagr: Bad Bug Book

For Students 9th - 10th
A kids' version of the "bad bug" book. Staph is listed with a brief look at what foods are associated with this bacteria, what the symptoms are, how long it lasts and how to prevent it. Great for younger kids and good general info for...
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Handout
Everything ESL

Safety First!

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Safety issues that are crucial for new ELL students are reviewed. Fire, bicycle, water, seatbelt, food, and weather safety and 911 services are covered with links to additional supplemental materials.
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Bio Topics

Bio Topics: Food Spoilage and Additives

For Students 9th - 10th
A worksheet and notes covering food spoilage and additives.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: First Aid & Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
This website includes several links that will help you learn first-aid skills that you might need to use in emergency situations. Learn how to deal with allergic reactions, animal bites, fevers, heat illness, nosebleeds, and other...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Woods & Camping Safety for the Whole Family

For Students 9th - 10th
Be prepared for anything when going on a hiking or camping trip. Know what you need to be aware of in order to stay safe. Find information on insect bites, allergic reactions, proper camping attire, and safe drinking water, and learn...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Where Does Your Food Come From?

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about where our food comes from and the pros and cons of buying locally. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Fatty Foods Flunk Out of School

For Teachers 5th - 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage discusses how junk foods are being eliminated from many school cafeterias. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies...
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Interactive
Other

New Mexico State University: Science Pirates: The Curse of Brownbeard

For Students 3rd - 8th
Available for PC and Mac, an educational game relaying the importance of food safety, handwashing, and hygiene, while encouraging scientific exploration and inquiry. Requires approximately two hours of playing time to complete.
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Handout
University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Staphylococcus Aureus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by the University of Arizona. Food safety, preparation, and storage tips - related to staphylococcus. A description of what it is and how you can prevent it during food preparation.
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Website
Other

Grace Communications Foundation: The Meatrix

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers short animated videos, interactive activities, and a collection of articles and links about the major issues surrounding sustainable agriculture and factory farming. Such topics discussed are pollution, animal...
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Interactive
Other

State of Michigan: Mi Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Kids don't have to be residents of Michigan to enjoy this site! There is lots of information as well as fun activities contained in six sub-categories: Yikes! Central (safety), sightseeing, way back when, you.gov, our backyard, and map it.
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Interactive
Other

Mi Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Kids don't have to be residents of Michigan to enjoy this site! There is lots of information as well as fun activities contained in six sub-categories: Yikes! Central (safety), sightseeing, way back when, you.gov, our backyard, and map it.
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Website
Other

Still Tasty: Keep It or Toss It

For Students 9th - 10th
A visually rich database of common food items that can be searched by name or by category, with information about how long each item will last and under what storage conditions. Tips on the best methods of storage are also provided.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Advanced Kitchen Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
College-level advanced course on kitchen chemistry. Course topics highlight the scientific exploration of all types of food. Features online include downloadable assignments and readings, and a number of food chemistry-related links.

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