Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Yeast Reproduction in Sugar Substitutes
There's nothing quite like the smell of fresh-baked bread to make your mouth water. As any baker can tell you, you can't bake bread without yeast. This project makes clever use of bread dough to measure yeast reproduction three different...
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to the Fungi
A wonderful place to learn all about the fungi. click on the buttons at the bottom of the page to go to sections on their life history, systematics and morphology.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 6.10 Fungi Classification
Understand the behaviors, characteristics, and classification of fungi.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 6.7 Fungi
Explore the characteristics and classification of fungi.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is a Fungus?
From toadstools to yeast, delve deeper into the diverse kingdom of fungi, and find out just how different (and similar) they are to animals and plants. [5:34]
University of Missouri
Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: A Swell Lab: Yeast Fermentation [Pdf]
This two-day experiment uses different concentrations of sugar to study the rate of fermentation. Students observe the rate of carbon dioxide gas produced by yeast to infer the rate of fermentation. Lesson plan gives a lab procedure,...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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,...
Science Museum of Minnesota
Thinking Fountain: Making Mold
Thinking Fountain, from the Science Museum of Minnesota, offers a project in word and picture. With everyday items, you can grow your own mold, both bread mold and penicillin!
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Microbiologia 2 Bachillerato
This unit will allow you to have a broader idea about microorganism, people and the ecosystem. It contains 16 interactive activities.
Other
Armand Frappier Museum: Micro Discoveries Online: The Microscopic World
This comprehensive exhibit focuses on the wonders of microorganisms, what they are, how they can affect our daily lives, and how they can be manipulated. Videos, games, and animations are included. Teacher resource link explains each...