Food & Textiles

4 interactive Design & Technology simulations on food & textiles.

Food preservation – bacterial growth by temperature and time Design & Technology · Food & Textiles A food sample is left at a chosen temperature: bacteria on the food double at a generation time that depends on... Ages 11–12
Food processing – temperature, time and nutrient retention Design & Technology · Food & Textiles The kitchen simulates cooking a dish through four steps: prep, marinating or mixing, cooking, and serving. Students... Ages 14–15
Balanced Meal Planner – Energy, Nutrients and Traffic-Light Labels Design & Technology · Food & Textiles Drag foods onto breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks to plan a day's eating. The simulation adds up energy (kcal and... Ages 11–12
Testing fabrics and choosing clothing – natural, man-made and blended fibers Design & Technology · Food & Textiles A fabric-testing lab with four familiar tests: drop water to check absorbency, crease the fabric to check wrinkling,... Ages 11–12