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Curated Video
The History and Making of Bagels
Bagels are a popular type of bread made in a ring shape. The first bagels are believed to have been made in Krakow, Poland in the year 1610. Learn how bagels are made and how they became popular across Europe and North America.
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Asexual Reproduction in Plants
It describes asexual reproduction and the modes of asexual reproduction in plants.
Journey to the Microcosmos
The Microbe You Eat All The Time
Yeast: the most coveted microbe during this pandemic. This week we’re taking a close look at the little guys that make up our bread and beer and the vital role they’ve had for thousands of years.
Curated Video
Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration: Energy Production in Living Organisms
This video explains the concept of cellular respiration and the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration. It explains the word and chemical symbol equations for aerobic and anaerobic respiration, as well as the differences...
Visual Learning Systems
Microscopic Life: Protists
Upon viewing the Microscopic Life video series, students will be able to do the following: Understand that only during the past few hundred years have people been able to see and study very small life forms, generally referred to as...
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Mycology
Mushrooms are some of the most fascinating organisms on the planet. But what are they exactly? Are they plants? No! In fact, they are extremely different from plants. They belong in their own kingdom, called the Fungi kingdom. What else...
FuseSchool
Bacteria in digestion
Digestion is a complex process that our bodies carry out using a variety of chemicals. In this video we’re going to focus on the role of bacteria in digestion. Many different types of bacteria are found in our gut. In fact, scientists...
Visual Learning Systems
The Cell Theory: From Hooke to Virchow
This video provides a brief history of the cell theory, including developments by Robert Hooke's, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, Theodor Schwann, and Rudolf Virchow. This video is part of the 7-part series, Cells.
PBS
Secrets of Sourdough
What makes sourdough bread different from other types of bread? An installment of a PBS food science video series explains the science behind fermentation, yeast, bacteria, and their relationship with sourdough bread. It also discusses...
Amoeba Sisters
Bacteria: The Good, The Bad, The Kinda Gross
While the bad bacteria get most of our attention and research into antibiotics, the good bacteria is also important to your health. Explain the different types of bacteria with an illustrative video.
TED-Ed
Why is Bread Fluffy, Vinegar Sour, and Swiss Cheese Holey?
The gourmands and foodies in your class will love this gastronomical video! Educational and entertaining, the video explains the natural and added microorganisms that occur with food production, including yeast in bread, carbonation in...
Steve Spangler Science
Patriotic Monster Foam - Cool Science Experiment
In honor of the 4th of July, Steve Spangler shows how to make an explosive concoction in red, white, and blue. Using hydrogen peroxide, dishwashing liquid, and yeast, he creates a colorful chemical reaction. Consider this combination...
Curated OER
Monster Foam
In honor of the 4th of July, Steve Spangler shows how to make an explosive concoction in red, white, and blue. Using hydrogen peroxide, dishwashing liquid, and yeast, he creates a colorful chemical reaction. Consider this combination...
Curated OER
In Praise of Yeast
The fungus yeast makes items like bread and beer delicious! See how yeast reproduces and hear what is happening chemically. Use this clip in your introductory college biology classroom.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Common Genetic Code
Paul Nurse describes his research that showed that humans share some genes with organisms as different from us as simple brewer's yeast. Footage from Secret of Life: "Immortal Thread." [4 min, 20 sec]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Alcohol or Ethanol Fermentation
Video tutorial discusses the process of alcohol or ethanol fermentation, including yeast and its role in bread and wine production. [6:22]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cell Signaling in Yeast Reproduction
Video lesson features a discussion of yeast and cell signaling in yeast reproduction. [8:02]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Alcohol or Ethanol Fermentation
Alcohol or ethanol fermentation, including yeast and its role in bread and wine production. [6:22]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Energy and Transport: Alcohol or Ethanol Fermentation
Learn about alcohol or ethanol fermentation, including yeast and its role in bread and wine production. [6:22]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cell Signaling in Yeast Reproduction
Did you know that yeast use a mating factor pathway to to signal to reproduce sexually? This video will review over the process of how two haploid yeast cells combine to form a diploid cell. A mating factor is secreted by yeast cells...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr Videos: Skunk Bear: Life in a Beer
The millennia-spanning story of a cold one. [3:28]