Sugar isn't good for you, but it's great for yeast! Scholars design an experiment to investigate how variables affect the rate of sugar consumption in yeast. The last installment of a nine-part Life Science unit considers how scientists can use yeast to clean up a sugar as a way of biomediation.

Concepts

environmental stewardship, pollutants, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite an environmental engineer to give a presentation

Classroom Considerations

• Learners need to be able to determine the volume of a sphere
• Activity requires various materials; see resource for complete list

Pros

• Includes worksheet with answer key
• Provides some troubleshooting tips and safety considerations
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

7.G.B.4 7.G.B.6