Skip to main content

Food Literacy

Fishing boat catching fish

How will climate change impact fisheries?

Learn about how climate change is impacting fisheries around the world.

Fish farm in Norway

Should we farm fish and seafood?

In this case study, students will explore the benefits and concerns about aquaculture.

3D rendering of the human digestive system

How Animals Digest Their Food

Learn about how different animals digest their foods and the organs of their digestive systems.

Tomatoes of different shapes, sizes and colours

Tomato Taxonomy

A look at the taxonomic classification of the tomato plant and the origin, history and development of tomatoes.

Maturation of tomato fruit

The Life Cycle of a Tomato Plant

Learn about the pollination, fertilization, germination and growth of tomato plants.

Bee on flower covered in pollen

Pollinators are Important!

Insects and other animals that are pollinators of plants play an important role in ecosystems.

Holiday meal with roast turkey and cookies

Physical and Chemical Changes in the Kitchen

Many physical and chemical changes happen when food is prepared. Chemistry never tasted so good!

Nutrition label on the side of a pop can

The Science Behind Calories and Nutrition Facts Labels

Find out how scientists figure out the information on food nutrition labels and why that information can help to keep you healthy.

Cow

Cows, Methane, and Climate Change

How do beef and dairy cows contribute to climate change? Livestock agriculture is a source of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.

Browning apple

Why Do Apples Turn Brown After You Cut Them?

Has your fresh juicy apple turned an unsightly brown? Learn about the redox reaction behind the transformation.

Looking at a donut and a brain through a magnifying glass

How Sugar Affects the Brain

Consuming sugary foods and drinks activates your brain’s reward system - the same system that can cause addiction.

Bread and wheat with a warning sign

Celiac Disease: When You Really Need to Stay Gluten-Free

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. Gluten triggers an immune system response, seriously affecting nutrition.

What are curds and whey?

What are curds and whey?

It starts with curds and whey! Explore the basic chemistry behind making cheese in this hands on activity.

Red Onion, Parsnips, Lettuce

Vegetables

14 images of some plants such as carrots, cabbage and leeks whose roots, stems or leaves are used for food