Bread Mold Experiment Concepts

Bread Mold Experiment Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial guides students through the process of observing bread mold under a microscope. It begins with an introduction to the materials needed, followed by steps to grow the mold on bread. After a week, students are instructed on how to carefully prepare a slide to observe the mold's structure, including hyphae and sporangium, under a microscope. The tutorial concludes with an explanation of how spores are dispersed in the air.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary objective of the experiment discussed in the video?

To bake bread

To observe bread mold under a microscope

To study the effects of water on bread

To learn about different types of bread

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a material needed for the bread mold experiment?

Microscope

Scissors

Brush

Forceps

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in growing bread mold?

Sprinkle water on the bread

Place the bread in the sun

Cut the bread into pieces

Add sugar to the bread

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long should the bread be left to grow mold?

One day

Two weeks

Three days

One week

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What color are the structures that indicate the presence of bread mold?

Red

Green

Blue

Black and gray

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you avoid doing when cutting the edges of the cover?

Removing the cover completely

Cutting too slowly

Using a sharp knife

Touching the bread

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the thread-like structures observed in bread mold?

Hyphae

Spores

Roots

Leaves

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when the sporangium bursts?

The bread becomes soft

The spores are released into the air

The bread changes color

The mold disappears