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Cells and Microbiology

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Yeast – Examining Living Cells

Yeast . . . it turns grapes into wine . . . it makes bread rise . . . but did you know it's actually a living one-celled fungus? Yeast provides a safe way for children to observe a few of the life processes of living cells. 1. Living Cells Need Water - Add dry yeast to very warm water to activate them. Explain to children that the yeast must have water in order to…
Cheryl Taylor
October 26, 2014
BiologyCells and Microbiology

Growing Bacteria at Home

First, a warning . . . if you grow bacteria at home there is always a possibility you could grow large amounts of harmful bacteria that could make someone in your household sick. Always use proper safety precautions when growing bacteria! Some safety hints are included below, but always, always use common sense when handling any bacteria culture. When bacteria cultures are grown in the lab the bacteria is grown in shallow containers (Petri dishes)…
Cheryl Taylor
April 27, 2014
BiologyCells and Microbiology

Edible Cell Models

When teaching about the parts of the cell, increase your child's interest by having them build an edible model of a cell. The type of cell and the type of model depend on the age of the child and your snack preference for them. If your child is older they can research "parts of a cell" online to find many different diagrams of different types of cells. Help your child find a diagram at an…
Cheryl Taylor
March 23, 2014