Grow yeast- Sugar Fermentation Lesson Video:
Lesson Plan:
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Overview:
Students will learn about yeast and how it is used to make bread rise. They will learn about the process of sugar fermentation. This process will be implemented by placing yeast in three different environments to grow.
Time:
- 5 min prep
- 5-10 min to observe
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the fungal species of yeast used to make bread.
- Hypothesize what environment yeast grows in.
- Observe which environment is best for growing yeast.
- Analyze how yeast ferments sugar to produce carbon dioxide gas.
Logistics:
STEAM Subjects:
Science (Chemistry) and Art
Science Vocabulary:
Fungi, fermentation, cells, species, gas
Materials:
Materials Per Person:
- 3 Clear plastic cups or any clear cup
- 2 teaspoons sugar (1 sugar packet)
- Water (warm)
- 3 packages of instant dry yeast
- Spoon for mixing
- Marker
- Masking tape or post-it notes
Special Thank You to Our Funding From:
CSU Internal Funding Sources:
- IRA (Instructionally Related Activities Fund)
- Faculty Small Grant
External Funding Sources:
- Adobe
