K-12 Learninghttp://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12.aspxenScience Projects for First Grade: Experimenting with Yeasthttp://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/9384.aspxSun, 26 Jul 2009 13:50:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9384AliciaFirst graders will be amazed at how quickly yeast can blow up a balloon. They will learn that yeast is a living organism and how it can grow when it is added with the proper ingredients. You will need the following items to complete your yeast experiment: Yeast Balloon Water Sugar Measuring spoon Measuring cup Sandwich bag Funnel Tape measure Noteb...Biology Lesson Plan: Teaching Biology Through Cookinghttp://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/13436.aspxTue, 26 May 2009 14:19:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:13436fusgeyerIs it alive? Determining whether or not an object is alive is a basic concept in biology. Through a simple demonstration that involves proofing yeast, students will learn to determine what makes an organism living. Introduction A great way to explain biology to elementary and early, middle-school age children is to get them cooking. In particul...