Food Safety Lab: How Bacteria Transfer to Food and Surfaces

Teach students the importance of proper handwashing with this engaging food science lab designed for middle and high school students. This hands-on activity demonstrates how bacteria transfer from hands to food, utensils, and surfaces during food preparation. Using Glow Germ and UV light, students will visually observe contamination before and after washing their hands, reinforcing key concepts in food safety and hygiene.

✅ Step-by-step teacher instructions

✅ Student lab worksheet with data collection table

✅ Discussion and analysis questions

✅ Printable and editable content for easy classroom use

Learning Outcomes:

✔ Understand how bacteria spread in food preparation

✔ Compare bacterial transfer with and without handwashing

✔ Develop awareness of proper hygiene and food safety practices

Make science interactive and fun while reinforcing critical food safety skills!

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