Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Making Everyday Objects Out of Mushrooms: Environmentally Friendly Design
In this activity, you will use mushroom roots to grow a biodegradable material that can be molded into a product of your liking, like a flowerpot.
Other
America's Best,, Safest, Edible Wild Mushrooms
You will find pictures and descriptions of eight edible mushrooms found in the United States. A very good beginner's guide.
Other
Myko Web: The Fungi of California
See photographs and descriptions of over 400 species of fungi found in California with a total of over 1800 photographs! There are also lots of recipes for those that are true mushroom lovers.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Wild Mushrooms
This site from the Ohio State University talks about poisonous and edible mushrooms, and shows some species of each.
Other
Mdc: Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms
This site gives three different illustrations of edible wild mushrooms. Along with each illustration is a brief description of the mushroom, including where and when it can be found, cautions you should be aware of, and cooking tips for...
US Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture Kids: Attack of the Killer Fungus!
USDA site invites users to enter the world of the mushroom farmer by showcasing a story entitled: "The Attack of the Killer Fungus!" Also contains links to "mind-boggling" facts about mushrooms, the mushroom council as well as naming...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: About All You Can Eat: Mushroom Mania
Explore facts about mushrooms and their taxonomic designations. Create spore prints to identify mushroom species.
Other
Mdc: Poisonous Mushrooms
In this informative resource, you will find a description of poisonous mushrooms along with where and when they can be found.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Human Uses of Fungi
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how humans use fungi.