Bozeman Science
The Sordaria Cross
Scholars briefly review meiosis and then apply these steps, through visuals, to Sordaria, a fungus that can be grown in class to support meiosis. The lesson emphasizes the importance of crossing over in meiosis and shows how to...
Amoeba Sisters
Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
Why does the mushroom go to every party? Because he's a fungi. The video covers prokaryotes and eukaryotes using real-life examples like fungi. It also offers an explanation of why the cell membrane and the cell wall are different.
TED-Ed
How Do Germs Spread (and Why Do They Make Us Sick)?
Much the chagrin of mothers around the world, germs are everywhere; it's unavoidable. Learn how these microscopic invaders have evolved different ways of spreading from one host to another with this short instructional video.
Steve Spangler Science
Mountain Pine Beetle
He doesn't usually talk life science, but here, Steve Spangler discusses the damage that the mountain pine beetle is causing in the forests. He shows cross sections of affected tree trunks where a fungus that the beetle introduces...
Curated OER
Microbial Universe - Part 1
Where is bacteria found? See where bacteria and other microbes help and hurt humans. Microscopic images are shown along with images of people and places. Begin looking into this tiny universe with part one of a four-part series....
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Discovery of Penicillin
This video segment adapted from A Science Odyssey tells the story of researcher Sir Alexander Fleming, whose luck and scientific reasoning led to the groundbreaking discovery of penicillin. [4:45]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fungi: Fungi Plant Growth the Private Life of Plants
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Take a look at how fungi grows, gives off spores, and decays. [1:34]
Minute Earth
Minute Earth: Why Do We Eat Spoiled Food?
This video provides a brief explanation of the microbes that live in the foods we love. [3:19]
Crash Course
Crash Course Biology #39: Fungi Death Becomes Them
Death is what fungi are all about. By feasting on the deceased remains of almost all organisms on the planet, converting the organic matter back into soil from which new life will spring, they perform perhaps the most vital function in...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Mushroom Madness
Find out what takes place at a mushroom conference where enthusiasts and scientists don't just talk about mushrooms. They eat them, make crafts, and go searching for them, too. Aired Sept. 14, 2012. [4:17]
Other
The Naked Scientists: What Is a Fungus?
Animated introductory film on the basics of organisms from the Kingdom Fungi. Learn about what they are, how they live, and why they are important to us. [5:34]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Living Soil Beneath Our Feet: Habitat Earth
Travel underground for an up-close look at the ants, amoebas, and bacteria that maintain healthy soil. Glimpse this microscopic world and learn about the symbiotic relationship between fungi and tree roots. [2:49] Support materials for...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: The Fabulous Fungi
In this hour of Science Friday, we'll take a look at all things fungal -- from shiitakes to mold, and everything in between.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Rainfall Brings Bumper Crop of Fungi
Record-breaking rain in the northeast means more mushrooms, mycologists say.
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Nature Videos: Fungi Growth & Spores
Learn about fungi growth in this video. [1:33]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Field Trip to a Fungi Foray
This convention is for mushrooms and the people who love them. [5 mins. 18 secs.]
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Fungi
Paul Andersen surveys the Kingdom Fungi. He starts with a brief description of the fungi phylogeny. He describes some of the major characteristics of fungi; heterotrophy, cell walls of chitin, hyphae, sessile. He describes the...