Safe Food Preparation

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In this activity about food safety and nutrition, learners investigate safe food preparation by making fruit ice cream. This lesson guide includes background information, variations and bilingual (English/Spanish) recipe cards.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Learning Time:
30 to 45 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$5 - $10 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 8 - 14
Resource Types:
Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
Language:
English, Spanish

Materials List (per group of students)

  • Clean-up supplies
  • Rock Salt
  • Ice
  • Clear, resealable plastic bags, freezer weight, 12 in. x 15 in. (gal size)
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Whole milk
  • Unflavored gelatin
  • Orange juice
  • Clear, resealable plastic bags, freezer weight, 4 in. x 6 in.
  • Plastic spoons
  • Sugar
  • Copies of Good and Healthy sheet

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Diversity of Life
      • Viruses and Bacteria
    • Human Body
      • Health and Nutrition
      • Immune System
  • The Nature of Science
    • Science and Society
      • Risks and Benefits

Informal Categories

  • Food and Cooking

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

  • Moreno, Nancy P. ; Tharp, Barbara Z.

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, Baylor College of Medicine, 2011

Funding Sources:

  • National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, R25 ES10698
  • National Center for Research Resources, R25 RR13454