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Author: Matthew Katterman, Tracy Klein, Matt Swanson
Subject: Chemistry, Biology, Plant Biology
Approximate Grade Level: 7th – 10th
Summary: In this lesson students learn how to calculate the number of calories in a food item. Through a lab experiment, students will calculate changes in mass and temperature to determine calories. Students will gain an understanding of the way to measure energy content in food.
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