Transcript mold ! #1 home issue

MOLD #1 HOME ISSUE
Submitted by: Malik Banner
Grade: 6
Scientific Question
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What are the effects of mold?
Hypothesis
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What if you find mold growing in your
bathroom? Could this make you sick?
What is Mold?
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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.
Effects of Mold
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It can cause rashes, skin problems, and
nerve damage.
Air becomes foul smelling/toxic.
Kills and destroys the human body.
What causes mold to grow?
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1 Moisture.
2. A food source. (left out for to long, usually
cellulose)
3. Warm temperatures.
4. Oxygen.
Where can Mold be found?
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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
How does mold affect your body?
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Mold can cause you to
become very ill.
 Common allergic
reactions to mold are:
 Cold symptoms.
 Asthma aggravation.
How does mold affect your body
Cont’d
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Toxic mold releases
poisons that can cause
internal bleeding in lungs
and nerve damage.
 Headache.
 Fatigue.
Ways to prevent mold
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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.
Conclusion
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I have learned that mold can destroy
homes and affect your family. It is very
toxic and dangerous.
Resources
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www.google.com
www.ask.org
Relastate home issues
Vocabulary
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Humidity-
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Spore-
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Dangerous
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Relastate-