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Mycorrhiza
Students examine the symbiotic relationship between fungus and plants. In this ecosystem lesson plan students complete several mycorrhiza experiments.
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Kingdom: Fungi
The general characteristics of fungus types are presented here. Your class will love the pictures of the amazing features found on these strange living things. The internal and external structures and their functions are highlighted. By...
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Fungi
The general characteristics that affect the classification of fungi and other organisms in the domain Eukarya are detailed on 12 attractive slides. Teachers can access individual slides to cover life cycles or diversity, or can use the...
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Fungi
Why did the mushroom go to the party? Because he was a fun guy! Biology learners study fungi while completing this learning exercise. Structure is compared to that of other life forms. The life cycle is displayed with colorful diagrams...
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AP: Chapter 36: Transport in Plants
When you need a review worksheet for your AP biologists on water and nutrient transport in plants, this one is for you! From the simple stuctures involved to the complex mechanisms that make it happen, the details of transport are...
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AP: Chapter 37: Plant Nutrition
Two pages of questions provide a brief overview of plant nutrition. Biology or botany brainiacs describe how plants absorb and transport nutrients, they explain the role of different bacteria, and they describe a variety of unusual...
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Fungi Concept Map
For this fungi lesson students complete a web of the different characteristics of fungi using the vocabulary that are given on the page.
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Viruses, Bacteria, Protists, and Fungi
In this viruses, bacteria, protists, and fungi instructional activity, students will review the basic characteristics of each of these groups. Students will complete 7 fill in the blank questions about viruses, 6 true or false questions...
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Kingdom Fungi
In this fungi learning exercise, students answer 24 questions about the fungi kingdom including the structures in fungi, the characteristics of fungi and how they reproduce.
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Transport in Plants
Quite a detailed and advanced look at the transport mechanisms of a plant. The absorption and control of sugar and water concentration are explained and will help an understanding of homeostasis concepts and organ specialization.
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Compost and Composting Experiments
Students investigate the composting process through a variety of experiments. In this ecology lesson plan, students discuss the benefits of composting. They examine how compost affect plant growth.
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Mushroom Prints
Students create a mushroom spore design on paper while studying the facts on fungi.
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Factors Affecting Plant Growth
Students determine the physical and chemical factors that affect plant growth. In this biology lesson, students explain the role of hormones in plants. They investigate how competition with other plants affect their growth.
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Fungus Among Us- Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Worksheet
In this fungus non-fiction reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 3 page selection that describes the characteristics and life of fungi. They answer 10 questions based on the reading which include true or false, multiple...
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Fun With Fungi
In this biology worksheet, 9th graders identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to fungi. There are 18 biology terms located in the word search.
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to the Fungi
A wonderful place to learn all about the fungi. click on the buttons at the bottom of the page to go to sections on their life history, systematics and morphology.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Plants Use an Internet Made of Fungus
Gross Science explains the "Wood Wide Web," and it might make you look at forests in a whole new light. [4:08]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: How Fungi Eat
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how fungi obtain nutrients.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Symbiotic Relationships of Fungi
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses parasitic and mutualistic relationships of fungi.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 6.11 Fungi Symbiosis
Explore the symbiotic relationships involving fungi.