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Phytochemicals

Phytochemicals are naturally occurring, biologically active chemical compounds in plants. The prefix ‘phyto’ is from a Greek word meaning plant. The presence of certain types of phytochemicals in ...

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Cheesemaking – introduction

Explore the science and the art of cheesemaking and the development of this ancient biotechnology into a modern industry. Rights: Image licensed through 123RF Limited Cumin gouda Traditional ...

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The science of cheese

Cheesemaking is the controlled process of removing water from milk. This process concentrates the milk’s protein, fat and other nutrients and increases its shelf life. Cheesemaking is one of the ...

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I love fibre

In this activity, students listen to AgResearch’s Dr Matthew Barnett, the singing scientist, performing his latest YouTube release called I love fibre. Students then answer sets of questions and ...

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Iodised salt

In this activity, students test a variety of commercially available table salts for the presence of iodine – a micronutrient essential for health and wellbeing. By the end of this activity ...

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RNAi – making science-informed responses

Genetic modification has been used in Aotearoa New Zealand since the 1970s. It is used in research laboratories and in contained field tests, in some medicines and medical research and as part of ...

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Global Earth Challenge

Be part of a worldwide movement and use Global Earth Challenge to submit or classify photos to help our planet’s environment and human health. Global Earth Challenge is a citizen science campaign ...

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ClimateViz

This citizen science project wants your assistance to extract information from various climate scientific graphics to help combat misinformation and support scientific communication. Using this ...

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Adapting SLH activities: providing another context

Transfer, in the context of learning, is “the ability to extend what one has learned in one context to new contexts” (Darling-Hammond & Austin, 2003, p. 190). Opportunities to try out new ...

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RNA interference – a context for learning

RNA interference (RNAi) is a biological process in which RNA inhibits gene expression. It is a natural process in cells. As a biotechnology tool, RNA interference ‘silences’ a gene by using a ...

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Biocontrol in action – unit plan

Students carry out a practical investigation to help AgResearch scientists monitor the spread of Microctonus aethiopoides (a tiny wasp) and its success as a biocontrol agent for clover root ...

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Free radicals and antioxidants

Plant & Food Research’s Dr David Stevenson explains what free radicals are and how they are produced. He outlines the role of cellular structures called mitochondria in the production of free ...

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Cheese: a molecular view

This animated video shows how the molecular structure of milk changes at various stages of cheese making.

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Milk source and cheese quality

The quality and freshness of milk used to make cheese directly correlates to the quality of the final product. Here, Miel Meyer, the General Manager and Cheesemaker at Meyer Gouda Cheese ...

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Making cheese - first steps

This interactive explains the first steps in the process of making traditional Gouda cheese.Click on the labels to watch the videos and for more information. Find out more about the final steps ...

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Making cheese - the final steps

This interactive explains the final processes involved in making traditional Gouda cheese. Click on the labels for more information. Find out more about the initial steps in the cheese making ...

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Quality control in cheesemaking

In this interactive Miel Meyer explains some of the processes for managing cheese quality in making traditional Gouda cheese. Click on the labels to watch the videos and for more information ...

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