Effects of Bread Sanitary Conditions on Mold Growth

In this biology instructional activity, students complete 28 short answer questions on fungi. They color and label the different parts of a hyphae.

Students discuss decomposition, bacteria, fungi and other microscopic organisms. They participate in an experiment to grow fungus on bread. As the fungus colonies grow, students observe them under a microscope to identify and locate...

When life gives you mold, make penicillin. Scholars design an inquiry experiment to determine what causes rotting and mold growth. It also covers decomposers and the important role they play for other living things. 

The general characteristics of fungus types are presented here. Your class will love the pictures of the amazing features found on these strange living things. The internal and external structures and their functions are highlighted. By...

Students explore mold. In this mold lesson, students create a mold terrarium by using bread and a clear container. Students observe the mold grow.

Students study fungus, its reproduction and uses.  In this eukaryote lesson students complete several fungal experiments.     

Explains what bread mold is, what causes it to grow on bread, factors that contribute to its growth, and how to prevent its growth. Includes an experiment for growing mold on bread.

Explains what black bread mold is, what it grows on, the conditions needed for growth, its method of reproduction, how to grow it, and how to prevent its growth.

Explains what bread mold is, what causes it to grow on bread and other surfaces, types of bread molds, health risks, and some benefits.

Discusses the characteristics of mold and yeast and how they are different in terms of structure, where they are found, method of reproduction, and appearance.