2. MOLD #1 HOME ISSUE Submitted by: Malik Banner Grade: 6

3. Scientific Question What are the effects of mold?

4. Hypothesis What if you find mold growing in your bathroom? Could this make you sick? What if you find mold growing in your bathroom? Could this make you sick?

5. What is Mold? Mold is a furry growth of minute fungi occurring typically in moist warm conditions on organic matter. Fungus is a large group of spore-producing organisms which feed on organic matter and include molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools.

6. Effects of Mold It can cause rashes, skin problems, and nerve damage. Air becomes foul smelling/toxic. Kills and destroys the human body.

7. What causes mold to grow? 1 Moisture. 1 Moisture. 2. A food source. (left out for to long, usually cellulose) 2. A food source. (left out for to long, usually cellulose) 3. Warm temperatures. 3. Warm temperatures. 4. Oxygen. 4. Oxygen.

8. Where can Mold be found? Mold can be found behind wallpaper,bath tiles, carpet backing, and inside closets and other concealed areas. Mold can also be present where there is poor air circulation, water leaks, and similar wet or moist conditions. Mold can be found behind wallpaper,bath tiles, carpet backing, and inside closets and other concealed areas. Mold can also be present where there is poor air circulation, water leaks, and similar wet or moist conditions.

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10. How does mold affect your body? Mold can cause you to become very ill. Common allergic reactions to mold are: Cold symptoms. Asthma aggravation.

11. How does mold affect your body Contd Toxic mold releases poisons that can cause internal bleeding in lungs and nerve damage. Headache. Fatigue.

12. Ways to prevent mold Check windows, air conditioners, and humidifiers for leaks. Remove and replace flooded carpet. Keep the humidity level low. Be sure there is enough air in kitchen and bathroom.

13. Conclusion I I have learned that mold can destroy homes and affect your family. It is very toxic and dangerous.

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15. Vocabulary Humidity- Humidity- Spore- Spore- Dangerous Dangerous Relastate- Relastate-