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Biotech
Cheesemaking

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Introduce your students to origins of biotechnology through an approachable activity demonstrating the centuries old art of making cheese. Students may work in small groups to prepare curds and whey from whole milk, with the result being delicious mozzarella! This activity can include a discussion of the role of biotechnology in the modern cheesemaking process.

Suitable for 6th grade through adults.


Cheesemaking – Teacher Protocol

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Cheesemaking – Student Protocol

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Cheesemaking – slide presentation

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Contact Us:

Lisa Seidman
lseidman@matcmadison.edu
(608) 246-6204

Jeanette Mowery
jmowery@matcmadison.edu
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