The science of the sausage sizzle
25 May 2022

The science of the sausage sizzle

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What’s actually in the sausage and bread you buy? And are there scientifically safer ways to cook it? Apply students' knowledge of living things and chemical reactions in this resource (including an experiment) about food science. It is best suited … Continued
Eating bugs: is insect protein the way to a sustainable future?
30 Mar 2022

Eating bugs: is insect protein the way to a sustainable future?

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Entomologist and food scientist Skye Blackburn tells us why we should consider adding insects to our diet. This video and article are best suited to Year 7 and 9 Biology students who are learning about food sustainability, food security and … Continued
The Future of Food
18 May 2021

The Future of Food

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The way food is grown, used and distributed is constantly changing. When our grandparents were young, they had different access to food than we do, and it will look different again in the coming decades. So, what will our food … Continued
Rising in the yeast
17 Mar 2021

Rising in the yeast

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The science of sourdough bread is anything but run of the mill. Kelly Wong gets a starter lesson from sourdough librarian Karl De Smedt. Apply students' knowledge of chemical reactions in this resource about the science of bread baking. It … Continued