English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Apply factors that affect the rate of decay to real life situations
Explain why factors speed up or slow down decay
Investigate the effect of temperature on the rate of decay of fresh milk
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Words and meanings to learn
decomposition
the process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler organ
moisture
the presence of water, often in the form of humidity or dampness, within a substance or environment.
temperature
a measure of the warmth or coldness of an environment or substance, typically expressed in degrees Celsius (°C)
aerobic
refers to processes or organisms that require oxygen to survive and function.
anaerobic
refers to processes or organisms that occur or live in environments without oxygen.
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Per group: A small beaker containing single cream (dilute a little bit with milk to make it a little easier to pipette)(not UHT)
And test at Room temperature
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