Science and Our Food Supply: Investigating Food Safety from Farm to Table

This module leads students into the exciting 

world of bacteria and food safety. 

MODULE

1

UNDERSTANDING 

BACTERIA 

SCIENCE CONTENT

This section explains the specific science concepts 

presented in Module 1 of the video, including fascinating 

facts relative to the module. Read this section before 

watching the video module or conducting the activities 

and labs.

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FASCINATING FACT

1 million bacteria can fit

inside 1 square inch.

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MIDDLE LEVEL

Food Safety and the Battle with Bacteria 

The United States has one of the safest food supplies in the world, but there’s 

always room for improvement. The battle to prevent foodborne illness is waged 

every day because bacteria are everywhere. Food safety has to do with controlling 

bacteria. And since everyone eats, we all share the responsibility for keeping our 

food free from harmful bacteria.