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be a scientist through food and cooking

Our multimedia resources invite secondary students to be curious & experiment with food and cooking while learning fundamental science concepts. 

LESSON
PLANS
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  • include objectives, essential questions, NGSS standards
  • lab information: preparation, material links, and tips

  • day-by-day breakdown of activities

TEXTBOOK ARTICLES
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  • provide relevant content & context

  • summarize research and scientific studies in an accessible way

  • include graphics and illustrations to help explain key concepts

READY-TO-GO
CLASSROOM SLIDES
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  • ready to be presented or shared with students

  • includes student prompts and questions aligned with resources

VIDEOS
  • Introduce key concepts

  • Model growth mindset toward experimentation and exploration

  • Engage through visuals

STUDENT ACTIVITIES
& WORKSHEETS
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  • Includes questions to assess understanding of concepts

  • Prompts critical thinking and reflection

LABS
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  • include worksheets and videos to walkthrough steps for students

  • provides tables and questions for data collection and analysis

what resources are in our lessons?

most popular lessons

PBL Unit: Kombucha (Parts 1-3)

Grades:

9

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12

Science Concepts:

microbes, fermentation, cycling of matter, ecosystems, gas, pressure

Ricotta: Reactions & Acids (MS)

Grades:

6

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9

Science Concepts:

chemical reactions, acids and bases, cheese

Kimchi: Ecosystems and Microbes

Grades:

6

-

8

Science Concepts:

microbes, fermentation, cycling of matter, ecosystems

Brown Butter: Physical & Chemical Changes

Grades:

6

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10

Science Concepts:

chemical changes, physical changes, phase changes, chemical reactions

Pancakes & Baking Soda: Chemical Reactions

Grades:

5

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8

Science Concepts:

chemical changes, chemical reactions

Caramel Apples: Chemical Changes

Grades:

8

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11

Science Concepts:

chemical changes, chemical reactions, physical changes

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