Fermentation Labs

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        Yeast fermentation lab that is designed for high school, middle school, and elementary school life science teachers. An easy to perform yeast fermentation lab is where students experiment on baker yeast and sugar. Anaerobic respiration quiz questions and fermentation worksheets are also included. Click the Free Lesson Plan (PDF) link below or become a member to get access to the answer key and editable file. Free fermentation curriculum includes:
  • Fermentation Lab Experiment
    Yeast Fermentation Lab
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    High School Lab
    In this yeast fermentation lab, students experiment on how sugar concentration influences the rate of anaerobic respiration (alcoholic fermentation) in yeast. Students also create a control group with not using yeast.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-7
    HS-LS2-3
     
    Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
  • Fermentation Lab Experiment
    Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration Lab: Breathing and Holding Your Breath
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    High School Lab
    In this aerobic and anaerobic respiration lab, students learn a basic understanding of the regulation of breathing. Students then design an experiment to test whether changing oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in their bodies influence how long they can hold their breath.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-2
    HS-LS1-3
     
    Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty