Lesson Overview
Creating new food products is called PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT in the food industry, and large food companies employ chemists and scientists to develop and refine products in their "FOOD LABORATORIES." Also, creative thinkers are needed to research CONSUMER TRENDS in eating, and DESIGNERS are needed to create specialized machinery, and also food packaging ideas. It's helpful if these workers ENJOY FOOD, in order to bring great enthusiasm to the work. Learn the possibilities about this exciting industry!
Essential Question
What are the science-oriented job possibilities in the FOOD SCIENCE/ FOOD CHEMISTRY industry, and what qualifications are needed to get one of these creative and lucrative positions?
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9, 10, 11, 12
*chromebook
*notebook and pencil
*printer [ to print out labeling and text for the packaging on lesson project [a new "food product"]
*assorted magazines w/ recipes or food photos [REAL SIMPLE, SOUTHERN LIVING, BETTER HOMES & GARDENS,TASTE OF HOME, etc. ]
*glue, scissors, rulermarkers, any art supplies you like
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- Solutions, Acids, and Bases
- H.C.5 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature and properties of various types of chemical solutions.
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