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A Taste of Food Science Education

CASE Institute Food Science and Safety Course

A workshop for middle and high school teachers presented by the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE)

Hosted at NC State University

Food Science and Safety CASE Institute

If you are a middle or high school teacher interested in bringing food science into your classroom, the CASE Institute Food Science and Safety course is for you! NC State hosts this professional development opportunity each summer. The workshop and course materials prepare you to facilitate food science lessons in your classroom.

Upon completing this workshop, you will be certified to teach the Food Science and Safety Course developed by CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education). You will also receive the entire curriculum, complete with lesson plans, lab activities, PowerPoint presentations, quizzes, answer keys, assessment rubrics, and more. The course is presented in a hybrid format: five days in-person and two days online.

What are the learning benefits for my students? The Food Science and Safety course is aligned with Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards. Certification can provide your students the opportunity to explore the science behind food through the following areas of study:

  • Food Chemistry
  • Food Microbiology
  • Nutrition
  • Processing
  • Food Quality and Safety
  • Product Development

Location

NC State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The RDU International Airport is a 20 minutes drive from NC State. There are plenty of taxis, Uber or Lyfts available for transport to and from the airport. If you are driving, please note that NC State will require a parking permit to park on campus.

For More Information

Visit our Call for Participants webpage where you can register for the workshop, get information on how to apply for scholarships, and get all the details of current class dates and daily schedules. There is also information about an optional room and board package.

Are you a teacher in North Carolina? A limited number of scholarships are available each year. Please note you must attend all days of the class in full in order to receive the scholarship. Be sure to check your schedule and availability before applying.

Questions?

Contact Paige Luck at 919-413-3499 (cell) or email paige_luck@ncsu.edu.