Welcome to the
Microbes and Food
page to support the assessment provided to you by your teacher
Where do I start?
You will need to use a variety of resources to complete this assessment task. This includes both print resources (printed books, journals, articles) and digital resources (web searches, databases, online encyclopaedias). Print resources have already had their credentials checked when they go through the editing process so the information is all ready to be used. This makes them a useful tool in the search for information as you can use these resources without wondering if the information is actually correct!
CHSLibrary staff have curated (brought together) some print resources for you which are held at the Library Desk for you to use. Your teacher may borrow these on behalf of the class or send you over to use them once classes resume. Please ask if you are unsure where these books are located - Library Staff are here to help. If you need any help with anything on this site, or with any research questions, please email: [email protected].
CHSLibrary staff have curated (brought together) some print resources for you which are held at the Library Desk for you to use. Your teacher may borrow these on behalf of the class or send you over to use them once classes resume. Please ask if you are unsure where these books are located - Library Staff are here to help. If you need any help with anything on this site, or with any research questions, please email: [email protected].
Quick tech check ... |
... add this Chrome Extension and every time you search a topic via Google, the Britannica entry will come up on the right hand side of your page! You need to be logged into school to make this work. If you are asked for username details when you go into the full site, these can be found on the front page of the CHSL website.
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A quick way to find out more about microbes and food is to do an internet search but remember to think critically about which websites you use. For example, the BBC Education website is probably more reliable than Wikipedia.
Using a clustering search engine such as Carrot2 rather than relying on a JGI (Just Google It) approach is a more time effective strategy. You will still need to assess the websites you find for suitability but it clusters the results in a meaningful way that can provide additional feedback as well as a more comprehensive search of the web. Assess your sites using the CRAP test. :)
Using a clustering search engine such as Carrot2 rather than relying on a JGI (Just Google It) approach is a more time effective strategy. You will still need to assess the websites you find for suitability but it clusters the results in a meaningful way that can provide additional feedback as well as a more comprehensive search of the web. Assess your sites using the CRAP test. :)
Some tools to use:
Carrot2 is a fabulous clustering search engine to help you find great sites. Once you type in the keywords for your search, click on 'Foam Trees' to see how this search engine groups together websites that can answer your questions.
Try these tips for a fine-tuned search: "life processes" - putting quote marks " " around your words keeps them together in the search and - using and between words/ideas means that the engine will search for this AND that. - - using a minus symbol will remove anything from your search that you don't want. Clearing away the clutter can help you see what is there that can be helpful. These tips work for ALL search engines ... try this example using Google: https://bit.ly/2WrbGPz |
This widget is for the Science in Context database via EPIC. You can type your search straight into the box above OR click on it and go to the website to search. If you need username details, to access this from home, go to the front page of the CHSL website. Be patient - sometimes it takes a minute to load. Use keywords: yeast OR beer etc. |
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Click here for the Encyclopaedia Britannica site. Use your keywords to search the site.
You will need to check your Google Classroom page for the username details or go to the front page of the CHSL website. |
Click here for the Science Learn site |
Or some videos:
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Some other useful general sites may include:
- Click here for the BBC Bitesize site
- Click here for the Explore Yeast site
Beer:
Click here for the BBC Bitesize site Click here for a Beer making site Click here for the Explore Yeast site Click here for the Chemistry in Beermaking site |
Bread:
Click here for a Breadmaking page Click here for the Chemistry in Baking site Click above for the Science in Context database and search using your keywords such as "fermentation" and "lactic acid" or "glycolysis" etc. |
Yoghurt:
Click here for the Yoghurt site Click here for the BBC Bitesize site Click here for the Milk Facts site |
Wine:
Click here for the BBC Bitesize site Click here for the Chemistry in Winemaking site Click here for a winemaking site Click here for the Explore Yeast site |
Referencing using APA style:
Use CiteThisForMe as your referencing tool. It uses a Chrome Extension.
Watch the tutorial below and follow the instructions given.
Watch the tutorial below and follow the instructions given.
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