Food Science Course Overview
Welcome to Food Science!
In this course, we will examine science concepts related specifically to food, gaining knowledge and skills in food preparation, food selection, nutrition analysis, problem solving, and critical thinking. The study of food can benefit you as you make daily food choices, both now and in the future, and understand the health impacts of those choices.
Introduction to Food Science & Physical/Sensory Characteristics of Food
Presentations:
Introduction to Food Science
Food Science Equipment and Methods Prezi
Basics of Statistics in Food Science
Physical Properties of Matter (Notetaker)
Sensory Evaluation: Senses & Food (Notetaker)
Senses Descriptions & List
Sensory Evaluation: Tasting Panels and Scales (Notetaker)
Scientific and Engineering Practices (Notetaker)
Annotating Articles in FACS
Assignments/Class Activities
Food Science Syllabus & Lab Agreement
Quizlet: Lab Equipment: Flashcards & Study Set
A Variation of Practicing Variables
Food & the Brain: Brain Games Video Reflection
Physical Changes in S’mores Activity
Labs
Measuring Accurately (sample data)
Measuring Volumes of Irregularly Shaped Objects
** Density Calculation Guide for Lab & Sample Data
Physical Properties of Matter Lab/Lab Report
Oreo Discrimination/Triangle Test & Oreo Reflection
Imitation Apple Pie
Exam Review Topics
Study Guide Topics for Unit 1 Exam
Other Resources:
Sensory Evaluation Scales Google Doc Spreadsheets for Sensory Evaluation Scales:
Elements
Presentations:
Basic Food Chemistry & the Periodic Table (Notetaker)
Assignments/Class Activities:
An Elemental Experience
Labs
Nails for Breakfast Experiment
Simple Carbohydrates
Presentations:
Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Carbohydrates (Notetaker)
Crystallization of Sucrose (Notetaker)
Simple Carbohydrates and the Body (Notetaker)
Assignments/Class Activities:
Sweet Tooth Sleuthing
Sugar Saturation Search
Nutritional Impacts of Sugar
Glucose on Flipboard Canvas Discussion
Labs
Crystalline vs. Noncrystalline Experiment: Candy Corn Lab (accompanying slides for in class)
Interfering with Crystal Formation: Fudge
Bake a Chemistry Cake (Texture & Taste Descriptive Words)
Testing Glucose Levels Lab (sample data)
Other Videos/Resources
How Sugar Affects the Brain Video
Why We Crave Sugar- Untamed Science Video
Life by Daily Burn 35 Sneaky Nicknames for Sugar You Need to Know
Sugar Stacks Website
Complex Carbohydrates
Presentations:
Introduction to Complex Carbohydrates: Functions in Food (Notetaker)
Physical Properties of Starch & Liquid Mixtures (Starches Day 2)
Complex Carbohydrates:Functions in the Body (Notetaker)
Gums & Pectins: Part 1- Gums
Gums & Pectins: Part 2- Pectins
Assignments/Class Activities:
Physical Properties of Starch and Liquid Mixtures Guide
Comparing Starches Article Reflection
Fiber Frenzy
Flipboard News Update: Carbohydrates
Introduction to Gums & Use as Additives Activity
Pectins Activity
Labs
Starch as a Thickening Agent: Vanilla Pudding Lab
Comparing Thickeners in Fruit Sauce
Analyzing Fiber Intake Lab (Google Slide for QR link)
Mountain Dew Spherification
From Sauce to Solid: The Science of Cranberry Sauces
Which Fruits Contain Pectin?
Review
Jeopardy Review Game
Lipids
Presentations:
Lipids: Functions in Foods
Chemistry of Cookies YouTube Video
Lipids- Functions in the Body Google Slides (Notetaker)
Lipids (Fats): Functions in the Body Nearpod Lesson (link may not always be active)
Cholesterol (Notetaker)
Assignments/Class Activities:
Functions of Lipids in Food Assignment
Fat in Food Products (continuation of Fat in Dropped Cookie Lab)
*** Class Spreadsheet for Data
Conscious about Cholesterol
Labs
Effect of Cooking Time On Fat Absorption: Donut Holes Lab
Fat in Dropped Cookies Lab
Heart Healthy Energy Bites Lab
Protein
Presentations:
Functions of Protein in Food
Functions of Protein for the Body- Blank Template for Student Teams (sample of completed version)
Assignments/Class Activities:
Power of Protein in Food
Functions of Protein in the Body Summary
Labs
Meringue Cookies Lab
Homemade Marshmallows- Recipe/Lab (sensory evaluation form)
Homemade Mozzarella- Recipe/Lab (sensory evaluation form)
Water
Presentations:
Water in Food & Waterborne Diseases
Water for the Body
Infused Water Nearpod Lesson (link may not always be active)
Assignments/Class Activities:
Waterborne Diseases
Water Infusion: Part 1 Planning Day
Labs
Water Infusion: Parts 2-3
Dried Cinnamon Apples Lab- may also be used with vitamins unit (sample data)
Edible Water Bottles
Vitamins & Minerals
Assignments/Class Activities:
Vitamins&MineralsOnly.com Project Parts 1-4
Part 5 Meet Your Match
Labs
Dried Cinnamon Apples Lab- may also be used with water unit (sample data)
Other Factors Affecting Dietary Choices
Presentations:
Food Additives
Food Analogs- Sweeteners
Food Analogs- Fat & Salts
To Do Slides for Food Journal & Calorie TedTalk
Phytochemicals
Assignments/Class Activities:
What are you Eating? (In-Class Activity)
Food Additives Chart (In-Class Activity)
Food Additives Canvas Discussion
Food & Beverage Journal
What is a Calorie? TedTalk Activity
Superfood Project
Superfood Smoothies Canvas Discussion
Labs
Sugar Substitutions Lab (Sugar Analogs)
Fat Analogs: Ranch Dressing Sensory Evaluation
SuperFood Smoothies
Open Exploration in Food Science Final Project
Using Scientific & Engineering Practices Experiment
Project Description
Lab Report Template
Presentation Rubric
In this course, we will examine science concepts related specifically to food, gaining knowledge and skills in food preparation, food selection, nutrition analysis, problem solving, and critical thinking. The study of food can benefit you as you make daily food choices, both now and in the future, and understand the health impacts of those choices.
Introduction to Food Science & Physical/Sensory Characteristics of Food
Presentations:
Introduction to Food Science
Food Science Equipment and Methods Prezi
Basics of Statistics in Food Science
Physical Properties of Matter (Notetaker)
Sensory Evaluation: Senses & Food (Notetaker)
Senses Descriptions & List
Sensory Evaluation: Tasting Panels and Scales (Notetaker)
Scientific and Engineering Practices (Notetaker)
Annotating Articles in FACS
Assignments/Class Activities
Food Science Syllabus & Lab Agreement
Quizlet: Lab Equipment: Flashcards & Study Set
A Variation of Practicing Variables
Food & the Brain: Brain Games Video Reflection
Physical Changes in S’mores Activity
Labs
Measuring Accurately (sample data)
Measuring Volumes of Irregularly Shaped Objects
** Density Calculation Guide for Lab & Sample Data
Physical Properties of Matter Lab/Lab Report
- Physical Properties of Matter Video (use with lab above)
Oreo Discrimination/Triangle Test & Oreo Reflection
Imitation Apple Pie
Exam Review Topics
Study Guide Topics for Unit 1 Exam
Other Resources:
Sensory Evaluation Scales Google Doc Spreadsheets for Sensory Evaluation Scales:
Elements
Presentations:
Basic Food Chemistry & the Periodic Table (Notetaker)
Assignments/Class Activities:
An Elemental Experience
Labs
Nails for Breakfast Experiment
Simple Carbohydrates
Presentations:
Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Carbohydrates (Notetaker)
Crystallization of Sucrose (Notetaker)
Simple Carbohydrates and the Body (Notetaker)
Assignments/Class Activities:
Sweet Tooth Sleuthing
Sugar Saturation Search
Nutritional Impacts of Sugar
Glucose on Flipboard Canvas Discussion
Labs
Crystalline vs. Noncrystalline Experiment: Candy Corn Lab (accompanying slides for in class)
Interfering with Crystal Formation: Fudge
Bake a Chemistry Cake (Texture & Taste Descriptive Words)
Testing Glucose Levels Lab (sample data)
Other Videos/Resources
How Sugar Affects the Brain Video
Why We Crave Sugar- Untamed Science Video
Life by Daily Burn 35 Sneaky Nicknames for Sugar You Need to Know
Sugar Stacks Website
Complex Carbohydrates
Presentations:
Introduction to Complex Carbohydrates: Functions in Food (Notetaker)
Physical Properties of Starch & Liquid Mixtures (Starches Day 2)
Complex Carbohydrates:Functions in the Body (Notetaker)
Gums & Pectins: Part 1- Gums
Gums & Pectins: Part 2- Pectins
Assignments/Class Activities:
Physical Properties of Starch and Liquid Mixtures Guide
Comparing Starches Article Reflection
Fiber Frenzy
Flipboard News Update: Carbohydrates
Introduction to Gums & Use as Additives Activity
Pectins Activity
Labs
Starch as a Thickening Agent: Vanilla Pudding Lab
Comparing Thickeners in Fruit Sauce
Analyzing Fiber Intake Lab (Google Slide for QR link)
Mountain Dew Spherification
From Sauce to Solid: The Science of Cranberry Sauces
Which Fruits Contain Pectin?
Review
Jeopardy Review Game
Lipids
Presentations:
Lipids: Functions in Foods
Chemistry of Cookies YouTube Video
Lipids- Functions in the Body Google Slides (Notetaker)
Lipids (Fats): Functions in the Body Nearpod Lesson (link may not always be active)
Cholesterol (Notetaker)
Assignments/Class Activities:
Functions of Lipids in Food Assignment
Fat in Food Products (continuation of Fat in Dropped Cookie Lab)
*** Class Spreadsheet for Data
Conscious about Cholesterol
Labs
Effect of Cooking Time On Fat Absorption: Donut Holes Lab
Fat in Dropped Cookies Lab
Heart Healthy Energy Bites Lab
Protein
Presentations:
Functions of Protein in Food
Functions of Protein for the Body- Blank Template for Student Teams (sample of completed version)
Assignments/Class Activities:
Power of Protein in Food
Functions of Protein in the Body Summary
Labs
Meringue Cookies Lab
Homemade Marshmallows- Recipe/Lab (sensory evaluation form)
Homemade Mozzarella- Recipe/Lab (sensory evaluation form)
Water
Presentations:
Water in Food & Waterborne Diseases
Water for the Body
Infused Water Nearpod Lesson (link may not always be active)
Assignments/Class Activities:
Waterborne Diseases
Water Infusion: Part 1 Planning Day
Labs
Water Infusion: Parts 2-3
Dried Cinnamon Apples Lab- may also be used with vitamins unit (sample data)
Edible Water Bottles
Vitamins & Minerals
Assignments/Class Activities:
Vitamins&MineralsOnly.com Project Parts 1-4
Part 5 Meet Your Match
Labs
Dried Cinnamon Apples Lab- may also be used with water unit (sample data)
Other Factors Affecting Dietary Choices
Presentations:
Food Additives
Food Analogs- Sweeteners
Food Analogs- Fat & Salts
To Do Slides for Food Journal & Calorie TedTalk
Phytochemicals
Assignments/Class Activities:
What are you Eating? (In-Class Activity)
Food Additives Chart (In-Class Activity)
Food Additives Canvas Discussion
Food & Beverage Journal
What is a Calorie? TedTalk Activity
Superfood Project
Superfood Smoothies Canvas Discussion
Labs
Sugar Substitutions Lab (Sugar Analogs)
Fat Analogs: Ranch Dressing Sensory Evaluation
SuperFood Smoothies
Open Exploration in Food Science Final Project
Using Scientific & Engineering Practices Experiment
Project Description
Lab Report Template
Presentation Rubric