Use this Science@Home investigation to explore the question "Do yeast need sugar to grow?". Download the workbook, follow the instructions and build confidence in using the scientific method. Don't forget to collect a certificate! Science@Home is a series of simple hands-on activities that explore real-life science. Image Each investigation includes: Workbook with instruction guide, that can be downloaded and printed or used on a mobile device. With guiding questions to support your young explorer through their investigation. A critical reading text about the work of our scientists, to help develop your child's scientific thinking. A guide for grown-ups, that gives some tips and hints about the investigation and the scientific method. A certificate to reward your child's scientific achievement. To download this investigation please click the link below, please note that we will ask you three short questions before giving the links. We do not request any personal information and only use the information to report back to our funders. The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. Download Big Balloon Blow-Up Investigation Pack The Big Balloon Blow-Up Certificate Terms and Conditions Safety Notice Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and safety of this science project The University of Edinburgh is not liable for the actions of activity of any person who uses the information in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources. The University of Edinburgh assumes no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of using the information and carrying out the practical activities contained in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources. These activities are designed to be carried out by children under the supervision of a parent, guardian or other appropriate adult. The adult involved is fully responsible for ensuring that the activities are carried out safely by the children. All Science@Home investigations have been fully risk assessed by the University of Edinburgh. If you wish a copy of risk assessment please email ebsoc@ed.ac.uk and list the name of the investigation. Creative Commons Licencing This work by University of Edinburgh is licensed under a CC BY-NC-ND Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. This means that while copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format. Under the following terms: Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use. Non-Commercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes. NoDerivatives — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you may not distribute the modified material. Curriculum Links Curriculum Area: Science Curriculum Themes: Inquiry and investigative skills, scientific analysis and thinking skills, skills and attribute of scientifically literate citizens, microorganisms, planet earth, biological systems, global warming, topical science Curriculum Learning Level (Scotland): Second (P5-P7), Third/Fourth (S1-S3) Scottish Curriculum for Excellence Experiences and Outcomes: SCN 2-01a, SCN 2-13a, SCN 2-19a, SCN 2-20a, SCN 2-20b SCN 3-03a, SCN 3-05b, SCN 3-13b, SCN 3-19a, SCN 3-20a, SCN 4-02b, SCN 4-05b, SCN 4-13b, SCN 4-20a Curriculum Learning Level (England): KS2 (years 5-6), KS3 (years 7 - 8) This article was published on 2024-09-02