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What\u2019s on Your Plate? Exploring Food Science is a comprehensive curriculum set with hands-on experiments\u2014some of which learners can eat as they discover the science behind food preparation. Youth learn the building blocks of food science using chemistry, biology, and physics in a \u201ckitchen laboratory\u201d setting. Learn why and how things happen in breads, muffins, eggs, fruit, vegetables, cheese, candy, and beverages. Conduct food experiments, collect and analyze data, practice sensory science (tasting), and investigate career opportunities. Each unit contains three activities for beginner through advanced learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s On Your Plate? Exploring Food Science: Unit 1 \u2013 The Secrets of Baking<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Youth Science Journal leads learners through the experiments and provides them with use-at-home information. Unit 1 uncovers \u201cThe Secrets of Baking\u201d with activities to understand the science of baked goods\u2014gluten, leavening and proper mixing\u2014and the best methods for making these foods. The Facilitator Guide (sold separately) provides tips and photos for successfully doing the activities. Short, online tutorial videos show exactly what you need to know and explain the science behind the experiments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s On Your Plate? Exploring Food Science: Unit 2 \u2013 The Power of Protein Chemistry<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Youth Science Journal leads learners through the experiments and provides them with use-at-home information. Unit 2, \u201cThe Power of Protein Chemistry,\u201d explores the many ways eggs are used in foods, and how milk turns into cheese. The Facilitator Guide (sold separately) provides tips and photos for successfully doing the activities. Short, online tutorial videos show exactly what you need to know and explain the science behind the experiments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s On Your Plate? Exploring Food Science: Unit 3 \u2013 The Inner Mysteries of Fruits and Vegetables<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Youth Science Journal leads learners through the experiments and provides them with use-at-home information. Unit 3 dives into \u201cThe Inner Mysteries of Fruits and Vegetables.\u201d Activities investigate how to prepare fruits and vegetables so they taste and look appealing in color and texture. The Facilitator Guide (sold separately) provides tips and photos for successfully doing the activities. Short, online tutorial videos show exactly what you need to know and explain the science behind the experiments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s On Your Plate? Exploring Food Science: Unit 4 \u2013 Be a Food Scientist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Youth Science Journal leads learners through the experiments and provides them with use-at-home information. Unit 4, \u201cBe a Food Scientist,\u201d lets learners look at a day in the life of a food scientist, as well as practice being one as they create a new beverage and learn a basic food science skill\u2013crystallization. The Facilitator Guide (sold separately) provides tips and photos for successfully doing the activities. Short, online tutorial videos show exactly what you need to know and explain the science behind the experiments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s On Your Plate? Exploring Food Science: Unit 1 \u2013 The Secrets of Baking \u2013 Facilitator Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This Facilitator Guide provides tips for success for teaching \u201cThe Secrets of Baking.\u201d Step-by-step guide with instructions, pictures and explanations includes pages from the Youth Science Journals along with the answer key. Short online tutorial videos provide science explanations and demonstrations for doing the activities. Both the Facilitator Guide and Youth Science Journal are necessary for completing the activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s On Your Plate? Exploring Food Science: Unit 2 \u2013 The Power of Protein Chemistry \u2013 Facilitator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This Facilitator Guide provides tips for success for teaching \u201cThe Power of Protein Chemistry.\u201d Step-by-step guide with instructions, pictures and explanations includes pages from the Youth Science Journals along with answer key. Short online tutorial videos provide science explanations and demonstrations for doing the activities. Both the Facilitator Guide and Youth Science Journal are necessary for completing the activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s On Your Plate? Exploring Food Science: Unit 3 \u2013 The Inner Mysteries of Fruits and Vegetables \u2013 Facilitator Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This Facilitator Guide provides tips for success for teaching \u201cThe Inner Mysteries of Fruits and Vegetables.\u201d Step-by-step guide with instructions, pictures and explanations includes pages from the Youth Science Journals along with answer key. Short online tutorial videos provide science explanations and demonstrations for doing the activities. Both the Facilitator Guide and Youth Science Journal are necessary for completing the activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s On Your Plate? Exploring Food Science: Unit 4 \u2013 Be a Food Scientist! \u2013 Facilitator Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This Facilitator Guide provides tips for success for teaching \u201cBe a Food Scientist.\u201d Step-by-step guide with instructions, pictures and explanations includes pages from the Youth Science Journals along with answer key. Short online tutorial videos provide science explanations and demonstrations for doing the activities. Both the Facilitator Guide and Youth Science Journal are necessary for completing the activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Science Fun with Kitchen Chemistry<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Join the Terrestrial Alien Defense Academy and figure out how to outsmart the aliens by doing experiments in your kitchen. Learn about what matter is and how it changes form; explore the different properties of matter; find out about acids and bases; and discover how everyday items and kitchen ingredients can be used in cool tests! Designed for beginners, but appropriate for all levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Science Fun with Kitchen Chemistry Supply List (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n A publication with illustrations all about the etiquette for informal and formal dinners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Publication on: preparing dishes to wash, how to wash, rinse, and finish plus cleanup jobs after washing the dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PNW250 \u2013 You Can Prevent Foodborne Illness<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4-H at Home: Food Fun Activity Guide \u2013 National 4-H, University of Alaska Fairbanks, US Department of Agriculture (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Includes the activities \u201cMy Food Journal,\u201d \u201cWindowsill Greenhouse Garden,\u201d \u201cGrow Your Own Microgreens,\u201d \u201cMake Your Own Cheese,\u201d \u201cMake Your Own Sourdough Pizza,\u201d and \u201cMake Your Own Butter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Science Fun with Dairy Foods: The Case of the Missing Milk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2018Your kitchen will become a laboratory as you observe and experiment with dairy products. As a member of the Dairy Police Task Force you will learn the science behind butter, cheese, and curds while solving the mystery of The Missing Milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Simple Experiments and Activities for Youth \u2013 Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences: Department of Food Science<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Food Science Experiments for Kids<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The kitchen holds a special place in the home and the heart. It\u2019s where meals and memories are made, where families bond over food, and where lessons are passed down to the next generation. Kids can be taught about recipes, cooking techniques, nutrition, and more in the comfort of their home kitchen through food science experiments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From chemical reactions to physical changes, the kitchen is a perfect laboratory for kids to explore science. Here\u2019s why that education is so important, and how you can use food science experiments for kids to explore science with your children!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Safe Recipe Activity for Middle School Students \u2013 Partnership for Food Safety Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you know there could be harmful germs in your food?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Germs are invisible, they\u2019re everywhere, and some can make you very sick. Germs can be in your food, on your hands, or even on kitchen utensils, cutting boards and counter tops. Luckily, there are steps you can take when you\u2019re preparing food that lower your risk of getting a foodborne illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One easy way to remember these steps is to use a safe recipe while preparing food. Safe recipes include food safety steps, like washing your hands, that lower the risk of getting sick from harmful germs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Safe Recipe Activity takes about 30 minutes to complete and will teach you how to use the Safe Recipe Style Guide to turn a basic recipe into a safe recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Science Activities and Experiments \u2013 Education.com Learning Library<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This site contains science activities for multiple fields, including hands-on activities, worksheets, and more. In the left panel, it can be sorted by physical science, life science, earth & space science, and engineering & science practices, as well as by topic, age group, and state education standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4-H Friday Fun!\u00a0 Ice Cream in a Bag \u2013 The University of Maine (Video)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4-H Friday Fun!<\/a> is a series of at-home activities for parents and kids. In this video, join Sadee Mehuren, 4-H Youth Development Professional (Waldo County), as she makes homemade ice cream. The purpose of this activity is to: 1) demonstrate how substances change between different states of matter and 2) to introduce the concept of melting point. Produced by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The PDF instructions<\/a> are available through the University of Maine Cooperative Extension website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4-H Friday Fun!\u00a0 Is there Seaweed in Your Cupboard? \u2013 The University of Maine (Video)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4-H Friday Fun!<\/a> is a series of at-home activities for parents and kids. In this video, join Sarah Sparks, 4-H Science Youth Development Professional to learn about seaweed and what food products in your kitchen cupboard or refrigerator might contain. Produced by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The PDF handouts<\/a> are available through the University of Maine Cooperative Extension website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coming soon!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n University of Tennessee 4-H Food Science Activity Page (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Make Your Own Butter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who doesn\u2019t love butter? In this activity, you will learn about where butter comes from and how to make your own butter! Requires a free Clover account to access lesson plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Teach children the importance of nutrition and physical activity using interactive websites and games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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