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Why Is This Orange Fuzzy? (What Is Mold?)
Episode 163
Published 5Â months, 2Â weeks ago
Description
🍊 Discover the secret world of mold spores, fungi, and nature’s cleanup crew in this fun biology episode. Join Dr. Owl and Emma as they help Ziggy the Robot understand why his orange grew a "green beard" and how tiny spores float through the air to find a home. You'll even learn how some molds are used to make life-saving medicine!
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Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: LS2.A – Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems