Return to Biology Index Janet Elkins F. A. Douglass Middle Math
& Science Academy 543 N. Waller Chicago IL 60644 This lesson has
been developed for 6th grade students, but is easily adaptable
to other levels. -assemble a wet-mount slide -demonstrate the
use of a microscope, focussed on the specimen -demonstrate the
mastery of observation -utilize vocabulary of mold structural
parts in journal and/or presentation/questioning by Teacher
Paper towel or paper napkin Clean, blank slide(s) Mold from
piece of bread In preparation for this lesson, students/teacher
will already have prepared some bread mold. I usually wipe the
classroom floor (if uncarpeted), a chalk ledge, or window sill
with half a slice of home-made bread. I lightly spray it with
water, and then EITHER place in a sealed baggie, OR lay on a
saucer in an out-of-the-way place. If you use the saucer method,
you may need to re-moisten the bread every day or two. Once the
mold has started to grow (2-3 days), you may want to allow it to
dry out, so that s