Mold Science Investigation | Fungi Science Investigation | NGSS STEM Activity | Grades 5–6

🦠 Mold Science Investigation | Fungi Science Investigation | NGSS STEM Activity | Grades 5–6

Help students think and work like real scientists with this engaging Mold Science Investigation! Students will explore what mold is, discover how fungi grow and reproduce, investigate the role of decomposers in nature, learn scientific vocabulary, analyze observations, and explain how mold led to one of the most important medical discoveries in history, penicillin.

Perfect for NGSS-aligned science instruction, STEM lessons, homeschool, science centers, and inquiry-based learning.

What's Included

🦠 What Is Mold?
🍄 Fungi vs. Plants Investigation
🌱 Mold Life Cycle Activities
🔬 Scientific Vocabulary
💨 How Mold Reproduces
🌍 Decomposers in Ecosystems
📝 Observation & Critical Thinking Questions
🧪 Mold Investigation Activities
💊 The Discovery of Penicillin
📖 From Mold to Medicine
💡 Reflection & Conclusion Writing
✅ Complete Answer Key

Students Will Learn

• What mold is and how it differs from plants
• The life cycle and reproduction of fungi
• How spores spread and help mold grow
• The important role decomposers play in ecosystems
• How to observe, analyze, and explain scientific phenomena
• How Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin changed medicine
• The connection between scientific observations and real-world discoveries

Perfect For

• Grade 5 Science
• Grade 6 Science
• NGSS Lessons
• STEM Activities
• Homeschool
• Science Centers
• Independent Practice
• Sub Plans
• Early Finishers

This investigation encourages critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and hands-on learning while helping students build confidence in understanding fungi, decomposition, and one of the greatest scientific discoveries in medical history.