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Activity
Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: Watch Yeast in Action!

For Students 3rd - 7th
Gives a procedure for observing the creation of carbon dioxide by active yeast. Following the procedure, a brief description of how yeast is used in bread is presented.
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Activity
University of Missouri

Umsl: Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: Fungus I [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A science experiment to observe the rate of carbon dioxide gas produced by yeast. Students will get a visual of the process of fermentation. Lesson plan gives a lab procedure, teacher instructions, points for discussion, and additional...
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Mold vs. Yeast

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the characteristics of mold and yeast and how they are different in terms of structure, where they are found, method of reproduction, and appearance.
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Activity
University of Missouri

Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: Growth of Fungi on Plates [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A science experiment to observe the growth of a colony of yeast cells. Students should also be able to observe the hyphae and mycelia structures. Lesson plan gives a background, lab procedure, teacher instructions, points for discussion,...
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Fungi

For Students 1st - 6th
What are fungi? Find out about the types and characteristics of fungi, the difference between fungi and plants, and the importance of fungi.