BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Anaerobic Fermentation
Explains what anaerobic fermentation is and how it takes place in cells.
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Demonstrate the Effect of Temperature on Fermentation by Yeast
Using grape juice as the yeast's food, this lab experiment allows students to test the effect of temperature on yeast fermentation.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Cellular Metabolism and Fermentation
College-level, online textbook explains cellular metabolism and fermentation using full-color illustrations and labeled diagrams.
Other
University of Cincinnati Clermont: Cellular Respiration and Fermentation
A good general review of aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Good graphics and good embedded vocabulary links.
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: To Show the Effects of Temperature on Fermentation by Yeast
In this classroom lab experiment, students measure the effects of temperature on yeast growth and reproduction.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Fermentation: Lesson 1
This lesson will introduce the process of fermentation and explain how it allows cells to produce energy in the absence of oxygen. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Fermentation."
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Minds in Ferment" by Anton Chekhov
Text of the short story "Minds in Ferment" by Anton Chekhov. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Production of Penicillin in Industrial Fermenters
A worksheet regarding the production of penicillin in industrial fermenters.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Metabolism Problem Set: Problem 11 Fermentation
Answer the question wrong and you will get a brief tutorial in the right direction. Answer it right and you must know what you are talking about. Part of a larger quiz on cellular respiration.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Rise to the Occasion: Investigating Yeast Fermentation
Did you ever wonder how yeast makes bread dough rise? This project will show you what yeast does to make this happen. You'll also investigate the conditions yeast needs to grow.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Kimchi Chemistry
In this cooking and food science fair project, the student will make a batch of kimchi, the national dish of Korea, and investigate the changes in pH and glucose concentration as it ferments. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Anaerobic Glycolysis
Explains what happens during anaerobic glycolysis and the two types of fermentation that can then take place under anaerobic conditions.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Anaerobic Respiration
Definition and related links for the chemical process anaerobic respiration.
Digital History
Digital History:religious Ferment
The Second Great Awakening brought about the growth of Protestant denominations, and some new religions and sects.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Mitochondria "The Powerhouse of the Cell"
In this lesson and lab activity, learners learn about digestion and fermentation, and watch a demonstration of cellular respiration in yeast. Includes numerous real-world connections, e.g., how fermentation is used by humans.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: The Science of Pickles
What is pickling? What role does fermentation play in food? What is salt brine? Understand this and more at the Exploratorium.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Bottle Biology
This activity book explores science and the environment through soda bottles and other recyclable materials. Sections include bottle basics, decomposition column, kimchee (fermentation), soil meditations, predator-prey column, TerrAqua...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Biosphere
As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site examines a variety of topics related to the Earth's biosphere. Topics covered include Bioenergetics, glycolysis and fermentation, respiration, photosynthesis, and more.
University of Arizona
The Biology Project: Biochemistry: Metabolism Problem Set
Do you understand the fundamental concepts of metabolism? You can find out by going through the quizzes and accompanying tutorials of this resource.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Cellular Respiration Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on cellular respiration.
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...
Other
Schools History: Louis Pasteur
A brief discussion of Pasteur's theory that germs in the air were the cause of disease rather than the result of disease.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Cellular Respiration
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students are provided with an overview of cellular respiration and mitochondria. They will learn the role of cellular respiration and its three stages, describe the...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do We Pass Gas?
Flatulence is a daily phenomenon. In fact, most human beings pass gas 10-20 times a day (yes, that includes you). Where does your bodily gas come from? This learning module takes us on a journey into the intestines, shedding light on how...