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Hands On

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Welcome to the Hands On Classrooms Curriculum!

Hands On teaches middle school students food safety concepts while meeting state-mandated curriculum standards in the core subject areas.

Using highly effective research-based instructional strategies, student labs, and hands-on activities, the Hands On curriculum covers subject areas in math, science, social studies, and language arts during the week-long unit. Teachers of all subjects work together to teach these interdisciplinary lessons, allowing students to build on food safety concepts from all subjects, improving knowledge and retention.

Association for Middle Level Education LogoThe Hands On Classrooms program, and their entire suite of curriculum have recently been endorsed by the Association for Middle Level Education.

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The Hands On food safety program was originally developed by the University of Tennessee with support from the Grocery Manufacturers Association Science and Education Foundation (GMA SFF). PFSE provides a platform at fightbac.org for hosting the downloadable curriculum. For questions and inquiries about the Hands On program please contact us at info@fightbac.org.

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Testimonials for the Hands On Program

The material we used doing the program has really filtered into a lot of our discussions in all the subjects. The kids remember and bring up topics related to our current studies. And the program has really helped my teaching. I have always wanted to do integrative material and have attempted it somewhat but this experience made me really see the value of it.
- Teacher at Del Rio Elementary School
All the boys have been discussing cross-contamination and correct preparation techniques. Great job in instruction!
- Parent at Ocoee Middle School
My dad said that if I told him to wash his hands one more time, he was going to round up all the soap in the house and throw it out the window.
- Student at Oneida Middle School
This was the coolest thing I’ve ever done in science class! My favorite part was actually getting to work hands-on and not learn it all from a book.
- Student at William Blount Middle School
My child really learned a lot during these lessons. She was very stimulated by the topics, and really tried to share the knowledge she gained with everyone.
- Parent at Ocoee Middle School
There seems to be a difference in their habits, especially hand washing and sanitizing. They seem to be more attentive to current events in the news-reading and watching the news.
- Science teacher at Oneida Middle School
I’ve been using this approach for 3 years and am very pleased with what the students learn and more importantly demonstrate throughout the year. Retention of the lesson is very good.
– Professor at Perdue University
The students had a blast, I heard some saying they felt like real scientists. Thanks for making me a great science teacher this week!
- Teacher at Decatur Middle School
Hands-on and real life examples made the kids really pay attention. If more kids had [it] in school, there would be less illness.
- Teacher at Fairview Elementary School
I can’t believe all that stuff was on my hands. I am definitely going to wash my hands more often.
- Student at Southeastern Randolph Middle School
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