Morning Starters: Spring 1 - Microorganisms
Did You Know?
Yeast is a single-celled microorganism. It is a type of fungi that occurs naturally, growing in soil and on plants. Although some yeasts are harmful to humans, most are incredibly helpful. Due to its ability to convert sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide gas, it is widely used in the food and drink industry.
Credit: BBC News World Service: CrowdScience
Word Challenge
The word ‘microorganism‘ starts and ends with the letter ‘m.’
m __________ m
List some more words that start and end in this way.
Grammar Challenge
Complete the following sentence with a second independent clause that links closely to the first.
Yeast is essential for baking bread; …
Example: Yeast is essential for baking bread; it helps the dough rise.
Number Challenge
In a science experiment, 500 yeast cells doubled every 40 minutes when they were put in warm water.
How many yeast cells were there after 4 hours?
Critical Thinking
In a competition, a yeast was awarded first prize for being nominated the most remarkable living organism!
Which living organism do you find most remarkable? Why do you think this?