Grades 3–12 (Consumable)
Long-lasting milk for classroom experiments! Ultra High Temperature (UHT) milk is sterilized milk that can be stored unrefrigerated for extended periods. This makes it ideal for science investigations, classroom activities, or demonstrations where regular milk might spoil too quickly.
Teachers often use UHT milk to explore bacterial growth, fermentation, and pasteurization concepts, or as part of food science and quality control lessons.
Kit Contents
- One carton of UHT milk
Storage Tips
Store unopened UHT milk at room temperature until ready to use. Once opened, refrigerate promptly and use within a few days for best results.
Lesson Plans
Pair this item with lessons on pasteurization, microbiology, or food safety from the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix. It is also an essential component of the Blue’s the Clue Kit for modeling milk spoilage and food quality control.
Extend the Learning
Compare UHT milk to fresh milk under identical storage conditions and record bacterial growth over time. Use microscopes or simple observation to discuss why sterilization matters for global food distribution.