SUPER SPIT ACTIVITY
What it teaches: The importance of saliva in tasting food
What to do: Have students use paper towels to dry off their tongues. Next, have them taste a variety of dry foods, such as crackers, pretzels, and bagels, one at a time. Ask them to record their observations. Next, have the students take a drink or two of water. This will help stimulate saliva production. Have them try the foods again and record their findings. Chemicals in the food will dissolve in the saliva and should trigger receptors on the taste buds.
What to do: Have students use paper towels to dry off their tongues. Next, have them taste a variety of dry foods, such as crackers, pretzels, and bagels, one at a time. Ask them to record their observations. Next, have the students take a drink or two of water. This will help stimulate saliva production. Have them try the foods again and record their findings. Chemicals in the food will dissolve in the saliva and should trigger receptors on the taste buds.