Science Investigation by Bianca Jones https://padlet.com/bianca_jones/6bi2l7sier1g Gather ideas about what you will investigate. en-us 2017-08-10 00:14:58 UTC 2024-11-20 11:24:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Planets.png Topic Question bianca_jones https://padlet.com/bianca_jones/6bi2l7sier1g/wish/180545574 What type of food allow mold to grow the fastest?]]> 2017-08-10 00:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bianca_jones/6bi2l7sier1g/wish/180545574 Experiment Document bianca_jones https://padlet.com/bianca_jones/6bi2l7sier1g/wish/180547272 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JdtmO8xz-6Nwwk9JfZs4bwecZKZ0PPW2Eknsi_PJX0o/edit]]> 2017-08-10 00:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bianca_jones/6bi2l7sier1g/wish/180547272 Research Presentation bianca_jones https://padlet.com/bianca_jones/6bi2l7sier1g/wish/180547278 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Wz0ousFy8IKg0-Qkp21uo9atinUXPCaQjchRncEhOk8/edit#slide=id.g1fe7d7ee8c_0_1]]> 2017-08-10 00:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bianca_jones/6bi2l7sier1g/wish/180547278 Plan bianca_jones https://padlet.com/bianca_jones/6bi2l7sier1g/wish/181174822 Pick a variety of foods and leave them in the same space.
Discover which food grows mold the fastest.

]]> 2017-08-16 00:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bianca_jones/6bi2l7sier1g/wish/181174822 What do I know? bianca_jones https://padlet.com/bianca_jones/6bi2l7sier1g/wish/186586113 Tiny mold spores are all around us in the air. Once a spore lands on a surface, it searches for nutrients to feed off. Food is able to grow mold easily because it is often kept in the perfect environment to foster mold growth. The temperature is usually right, air quality is good, and the food itself provides the nutrients and water the mold needs in order to grow.

Conditions for mold growth:
Water, food suitable air quality and temperature are all needed for mold growth. Mold will grow best in damp, dark and cool conditions, but can also grow in warmer temperatures. Mold grows best between 55--70 degrees Celsius.

Dangers of mold:
Mold can be very dangerous if it is eaten. It is most common on bread, cheese, fruits and vegetables left out in the kitchen. Eating mold on any item can potentially make you very sick. Cutting of the moldy part does not make the food safe to eat. ]]> 2017-09-11 22:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bianca_jones/6bi2l7sier1g/wish/186586113 Research Questions bianca_jones https://padlet.com/bianca_jones/6bi2l7sier1g/wish/186587626 How does mold affect humans?
  • Irritated eyes
  • Congestion
  • Skin irritation
  • Wheezing
  • Coughing

Which places have the highest rates of mold exposure?
  • Summer homes and cottages
  • Antique shops
  • Flower shops
  • Greenhouses
  • Mills
  • Saunas and showers
  • Farms
  • Homes or buildings that have had no electric for over 90 days
  • Homes or buildings that have had water intrusion issue

How does mold grow when it's not on foods?
With mold spores floating around in the air all the time, all in needs to do is land on a surface, and with a bit of moisture, mold will grow.
Mold on a tiled rood:
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