Max+Everhart+And+Matt+Ayers-Bread+Mold

=Tittle: Bread Mold= = =

Background:
===="Bread, in all its various forms, is the most widely consumed food in the world. Not only is it an important source of carbohydrates, it’s also portable and compact, which helps to explain why it has been an integral part of our diet for thousands of years. In fact, recent scholarship suggests humans started baking bread at least 30,000 years ago."(A Brief History of Bread). ==== ===="Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any organic substance, as long as moisture and oxygen are present. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, foods, and insulation. When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or unaddressed. It is impossible to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment. However, mold growth can be controlled indoors by controlling moisture indoors"( Molds and Moisture Home Page). The independent variables in this experiment are loafs of bread. The dependent variable is the mold that forms on the bread. ====

Materials:
Are you planning on using a specific type of bread? -Natalie Bielema
 * ====4 Loafs of Bread (2 different types of brands, each brand has 2 loafs)====
 * 4 Containers

Try picking two different brands or types of bread to make your data more accurate. -Kate Mauschbaugh)

Procedure:
1) We will measure and weigh each loaf of bread. 2) We will take each loaf of bread and put it in their separate container. 3) We will put two loafs in a darker area, and 2 loafs in the lighted area. 4) We will check the weight and length of each loaf of bread every three days. 5) We will record the data from every three days when we check the bread. 6) We will keep doing this until it is evident that one of the loafs of bread have a lot of mold. 7) Once that happens we will put all of the data we recorded into a graph to show the comparisons between it.

What are your controls? -Natalie Bielema
Are you going to get the same bread.:) JUrban Are you going to get the breads that have the same expiration date on them? How old are they going to be?:) JUrban

**Bibliography:**

Lohman, Sarah. "A Brief History of Bread." History.com. A&E Television Networks, 18 Dec. 2012. Web. 24 Oct. 2013.
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===="Molds and Moisture Home Page." EPA. Environmental Protection Agency , n.d. Web. 24 Oct. 2013. ==== [] (Add more sources to expand your knowledge on your topic. -Kate Mauschbaugh)

What type of bread are you using? (Austin McMurray) Don't you think you should check every day instead of every three days to get more accurate results? (Austin McMurray)