Students explore the rules to food safety and how to keep foods from growing bacteria. In this food illness lesson plan students view a demonstration about bacteria complete a food safety test online.

Use this lesson to have your charges consider the differences between food spoilage and food-borne illnesses including the differentiation of food infections and food intoxication, including characteristics of each. Some excellent...

The topic is fascinating, but there is not much for learners to do here. Food borne illness has always been a problem for humans to face, and here, data from the Center for Disease Control is analyzed. Learners look at the number of...

Learners discover how to inhibit food borne illnesses by practicing safe food-handling techniques. Among topics they examine are the advantages and disadvantages of using wooden or plastic cutting boards. After studying for the test,...

Students identify common kitchen contaminants that can cause food borne illness. They choose the proper equipment and use the appropriate methods to thoroughly clean the kitchen. Students discuss why it is important to maintain a clean...

Students identify the benefits of eating a nutritious breakfast. In this nutrition lesson, students read food labels to identify foods that are low in sugar. Students create a healthy breakfast by using eggs and low-fat cheese.

This site from MayoClinic.com provides great information on food-borne illness. The article is somewhat brief, but provides an excellent overview on the subject.

Thorough overview of food poisoning. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and much more.