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Lightning
Grade 5
Science Magazine & World of Science
 
Matter, Topic 4: Mixtures and Solutions
Got Milk? Got Butter?
Keyword: DAIRY

Did You Know...
The animals that make milk for their young are called mammals. They include cows, dogs, cats, horses, elephants, monkeys, squirrels, and humans—to name just a few!

 

The Dairy Council

From this site in England, you can learn a great deal all about the “white stuff”! Click on the classroom link for quizzes and more!

Questions

  1. Why is calcium important for your bones?

  2. How is milk pasteurized? Why is it pasteurized?

  3. What are some myths about milk?

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The Story of Milk

Learn the story behind the milk you drink every day. After you finish the tour, visit the frequent questions page to learn more about cows, milk, and the dairy business.

Questions

  1. What is colostrum?

  2. After a calf is weaned, a cow continues to produce milk.
    How much milk does she produce per day?

  3. What two things in milk make it appear white?

     

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Got Milk?

Here is mooo-re to learn about cows and milk. This site also has games, puzzles, and "vo-cow-bulary." (OK, we'll stop the cow puns after this site.)

Questions

  1. Name two things you can do to help build strong bones.

  2. How much food does a typical cow eat in one day?

  3. When was the milking machine invented? Why did it make dairy farming easier?

     

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