E15 The One where Billy Burns his Mouth

Milk will make things better, yeah?

Lily accidentally mistakes “bell pepper” for “chilli pepper” with hilarious results. Alice explains how the capsicum ended up in Europe. In this clip, students can explore how food words can differ around the world, as well as learning more about the chemical compounds in chilis that make them appear “hot” to us. They’ll also get to learn about how capsicum ended up in Europe, opening up a conversation around trade routes and vegetable evolution.

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E15 The One where Billy Burns his Mouth

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Stinky Sulfides
5
Science
ACSSU043
Transcript The One where Billy Burns his Mouth
5
Science
ACSSU043
E15 The One where Billy Burns his Mouth
Stinky Sulfides
Yr Level
5
Learning Area
Science
Curriculum Code
ACSSU043
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Transcript The One where Billy Burns his Mouth
Yr Level
5
Learning Area
Science
Curriculum Code
ACSSU043
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