Science Bob Pflugfelder
Science Bob: Watch Yeast in Action!
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.
University of Missouri
Umsl: Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: Fungus I [Pdf]
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...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Mold vs. Yeast
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.
University of Missouri
Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: Growth of Fungi on Plates [Pdf]
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,...
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Fungi
What are fungi? Find out about the types and characteristics of fungi, the difference between fungi and plants, and the importance of fungi.