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 other foods that require fermentation.

Concepts

bread, fermentation, yeast, bacteria, cooking, baking

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Make sourdough bread in class if time allows
• Taste test various types of bread, keeping in mind possible allergies

Classroom Considerations

• Video available for streaming or downloading

Pros

• Educator Guide includes discussion questions related to the topic
• Provides many links to related content

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4