A number of scientific studies have shown that high consumption of fruits and vegetables correlates with good health and lower incidence of diseases like cancer and cardiovascular disease It has ...
In this video conference, find out how bacteria are being used to fight sore throats. Join 'Supervader' and participants from Wellington’s 2006 Kids’ Conference as they learn about good bacteria ...
A diet lacking in vitamin C leads to the development of a disease known as scurvy. This timeline traces the history of scurvy, the discovery of a cure for the disease and the isolation and ...
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 ...
In this activity, students explore a variety of recent biotechnologies and consider their impact on society. The activity can be adapted to suit student level and interest. The slide show ...
In this activity, students use bread slices to investigate the role of moisture in mould growth. By the end of this activity, students should be able to: discuss the role of moisture in mould ...
In this online citizen science (OCS) project, participants analyse electron microscope images taken of a range of biological samples, helping scientists better understand cancer, infectious ...
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and eventually even the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. In this online ...
Students develop knowledge of new technology that enables fish oil to be added to food without a fishy taste or smell and design an advertisement to promote an omega-3 enriched food. Purpose To ...
Winter is coming!! And so are coughs, colds and other nasty lurgies. What is going on in our bodies? How do we get sick? How do our bodies fight these bugs? In this online PD session recorded on ...
Our bodies have a defence system against pathogens that make us sick. This defence system is made up of cells, tissues and organs that work together to protect us. It is known as the immune ...
Dr David Stevenson, a senior scientist with Plant & Food Research, defines the term phytochemical and explains some of the actions a class of phytochemicals called polyphenols have within the ...
Polyphenols present in plants we eat are toxic in large amounts, but in small amounts, they are beneficial. Plant & Food Research’s Dr David Stevenson explains this apparent contradiction ...
Dr Sean Bulley, a senior scientist with Plant & Food Research, outlines some of the history surrounding the discovery of vitamin C and explains why its chemical name is ascorbic acid. He ...
This interactive explains the different cells, microorganisms and molecules involved in the human immune system.
This interactive is a simple version of the human immune response to two different pathogens.
Select here for the best view of this interactive timeline. It combines the Rongomai School healthy homes investigation with the nature of science.
