Biology Junction
Kingdom: Fungi
Based on DNA, fungi relate more closely to animals than to plants. This new scientific knowledge shifted the world view of scientists and opened up new classifications. Viewers learn about fungi's place in evolution, in the tree of life,...
PBS
Blow the Roof Off!
Blow the minds of young scientists with this collection of inquiry-based investigations. Based on a series of eight videos, these "hands-on, minds-on" science lessons engage young learners in exploring a wide range of topics...
Biology Junction
Cellular Structure
The human body contains more than 200 types of cells, and plants contain many other unique types of cells. While a huge variety of cells exist, they appear to have very similar structures. A detailed presentation describes the structure...
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University of Missouri
Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: Growth of Fungi on Plates [Pdf]
A science experiment to observe the growth of a colony of yeast cells. Students should also be able to observe the hyphae and mycelia structures. Lesson plan gives a background, lab procedure, teacher instructions, points for discussion,...