English National Curriculum - Science Science
Mission Objectives
Follow instructions for a practical investigating of foods nutrient contents
Identify the test needed for each nutrient
Interpret results of food tests to identify nutrients within food samples
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Words and meanings to learn
decant
to carefully pour liquid from one container to another
emulsion
droplets of one liquid dispersed throughout another liquid
carbohydrate
a nutrient made up of sugar and starch
starch
a compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; it is a component of carbohydrates
Biuret's reagent
a chemical used to test for the presence of protein
Rebecca studied Psychology at the University of York before working in a variety of roles - in both the UK and internationally - where she assisted individuals with neurodegenerative and developmental conditions. She then completed her science teacher training with the National STEM centre, Royal Society of Chemistry and the Association for Science Education. Rebecca teaches biology and chemistry at Key Stage 4 and general science at Key Stage 3, and has also ran neuroscience and eco clubs at her school.
Resources: The handout, cheese, chickpeas, cereal, crackers, milk, Biuret’s reagent, iodine, ethanol, distilled water, test tubes, test tube racks, test tube bungs and spotting tile.
Handout: Explore food tests.
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