Ice Cream in a Bag Experiments

Use this favorite treat to engage students in science inquiry.

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6-8 Lessons

Making Cottage Cheese

The cheesemaking process involves the by-products of curds and whey. This activity will result in a snack for students to taste!

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6-8 Lessons

Milk Math

Challenge students to convert milk measurements from volume to weight and back again as they explore the steps from udder to glass.

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Moo-ving Through the Ages

Explore changes in the dairy industry via a timeline, Illinois dairy statistics, primary source images, and a farm family’s story.

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6-8 Lessons

Penciling Out Dairy Production and Profit

Students will explore the profitability of milk production as they perform calculations using actual dairy statistics.

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3-5 Lessons

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Supply and Demand

Students will work together on the concepts of supply, demand and pricing.

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What Kind of Milk Do You Drink?

Students will learn about other animals used for milk and why dairy-providing species vary across the globe.

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6-8 Lessons