Some Like It Hot | Compact Science

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Science Buffalo Wings hot wings senses taste adaptation information processing Scoville Scale heat units capsaisin chile pepper sensory neurons nervous system burning sensation hydrophobic sensory perception food science Compact Science Buffalo Museum of Science New York New York State chicken wings regional foods Anchor Bar nervous system hot peppers adaptation survival survival of the fittest physical adaptation behavioral adaptation sensory adaptation thermoreceptors activity science activity
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Science
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Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
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Classroom Teacher / Educator
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Some Like It Hot | Compact Science

Learn about the science of hot wings—from the Scoville Scale to capsaicin we zero in on how our bodies react and process sensory information. Then, students test their sensory perception of temperature.
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PBS Learning Media

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