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For the Juniors: Milk from the dairy to the shop

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Milk bottles on factory production line
For the Juniors: Milk from the dairy to the shop

SUBJECTS:  Science

YEARS:  F–2


Have you ever wondered about the steps involved in getting milk from a cow to you?

This clip tells the story of milk, from the dairy farm to the supermarket.

Discover where cream comes from and how milk is made safe to drink.


Things to think about

  1. 1.Where does the milk in your fridge come from? Why do you keep it cold? What happens if you leave milk out of the fridge?
  2. 2.Watch carefully for all the things that happen to the milk after the cow is milked. What are the main things that happen (the key steps)? Think about why all these things are done to the milk.
  3. 3.How did the milk get to the factory? In the factory you saw some big machines that process milk. Some machines heat and cool the milk to 'pasteurise' it. Other machines mix the milk to 'homogenise' it. Why is it important to do these two things? What happens to the milk before it can be taken to the supermarket? Draw the steps to show the journey of milk from dairy to supermarket.
  4. 4.Find out how some different dairy products are made. Make your own butter. Add cream to a clean glass container and shake it briskly for about 15 minutes. You will be left with butter and buttermilk.


Acknowledgements

Music composed and performed by Robert Kitney.


Date of broadcast: 27 Aug 2001


Copyright

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