Food Product Systems Bundle 1
Food Nutrient Analysis (#6A): Nutrients are substances obtained by eating and drinking that are essential for the human body to function normally. The six classes of nutrients are: carbohydrates (starches, sugars, and fiber), lipids (fats and oils), proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water. Nutrients in food provide materials essential for growth, maintenance, and regulation of body processes, and energy production. The presence of many nutrients can be detected using simple chemical tests. In this activity, pairs of students use a variety of reagents to test different solutions for the presence of a simple sugar, starch, oil, protein, and Vitamin C.
Modeling Molecules of Life (#505): This kit is devoted to the study of the chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, all important components of living organisms. Through the building of models and the drawing and analysis of chemical and structural formulas, students learn about similarities and differences among key organic “molecules of life,” including how they are produced.
Food Safety and Animal Health: Chicken Little, Chicken Big (#907S): Medical and dietary supplement products, such as vitamins, are often given to humans and other animals to improve health, growth, or performance. In this activity, students analyze data from a fictitious study on the effects of a chicken growth supplement. Students are introduced to thresholds and toxicology, the design of clinical trials, and how to determine threshold and lethal doses. Students study the positive and negative effects of the dose administered and body weight on the growth and health of the chickens. Students are also given the opportunity to determine an optimum dose by considering the trade-offs between risks and benefits.
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Details at a Glance
- 4-7 Days | 4-7 ~50 minute class periods
- 3 Activities
- Accommodates 2,unlimited,unlimited classes, each with 39 groups of 8 students
- Consumables service 60 students
- Includes digital resources
- Requires a water source
Scientific Concepts
•To function properly, organisms must take in nutrients.
•The six classes of nutrients are: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water.
•The presence of nutrients can be detected using chemical reagents.
•Living cells synthesize organic and inorganic molecules.
•Natural organic compounds contain carbon and hydrogen and are produced by living organisms.
•Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are important components of living organisms.
•Models help scientists visualize and understand many concepts and processes.
•All organisms use resources to grow, reproduce, and maintain stable internal conditions.
•Substances taken in by organisms can have positive and negative health effects. •Which effect occurs, and its magnitude, is influenced by the amount of substance taken in.
•Think critically and logically to develop explanations using evidence.
•Use a systematic approach to analyzing and making decisions about risks and benefits.
•Technology influences society through its products and processes.
Key Vocabulary: carbohydrate, lipid, protein, sugar, control, nutrient, starch, vitamin, alcohol, chemical formula, isomer, protein, atom, dehydrate, lipid, structural formula, bond, fatty acid, molecule, synthesis, carbohydrate, hydrolysis, nucleic acid, chemical equation, inorganic compound, organic compound
Guides & Student Sheets
Our kits and modules provide you with everything you need so you can open, review, and teach the material confidently the next day.
- Comprehensive Teacher Guide with background information, detailed instruction, example data and answers
- Student Sheets with age appropriate background information, full procedure(s), and analysis items
- Materials necessary for the investigation (beyond common classroom items)
- Safety Data Sheets