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A-maiz-ing

Learn about the science of popcorn: why does it pop and what is so special about popcorn. This activities can be carried out by a class or science club within an hour.

Download the pack

  • Part 1 (PDF 810KB)
  • Part 2 (PDF 352KB)
  • Part 3 (PDF 731KB)
  • Part 4 (PDF 1019KB)

Produced by the Institute of Food Research.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tristan Bunn, Inspiring Young Scientists Co-ordinator, Norwich Research Park
tristan.bunn@bbsrc.ac.uk
tel: 01603 255017
fax: 01603 255168

  

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