Find the Fat

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Fat is a very important component in our diet. It's the most efficient source of energy in our bodies, and plays an important role in the flavor of foods. Here's an experiment you can try to see just how much fat is in ground beef.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 11 - 18
Resource Types:
Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • a nonstick skillet
  • a wooden spoon
  • a slotted spoon
  • a thick, heat-resistant plastic cup
  • a kitchen scale
  • hot pads
  • a fine mesh strainer with handle (optional)
  • paper towels
  • a heat source (hot plate or stove)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Human Body
      • Health and Nutrition
  • Mathematics
    • Measurement

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

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Funding Source:

  • National Science Foundation, ESI-0104724