Towson University
Chestnut Tree Lab
What will your class learn in a curious tale of a fungus, a virus, and a chestnut tree? Biology scholars discover the world of viral biocontrols through a DNA restriction lab. Groups research the decline of the American chestnut tree at...
National Institute of Open Schooling
Environmental Concerns
Every year, more than 14 billion pounds of garbage is dumped into the oceans of the world, most of which is plastic and toxic to ocean life. Lesson 32 in the series of 36 focuses on environmental concerns, specifically pollution. Under...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Fungi Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on fungi.
Ohio State University
Osu General Plant Biology: Fungi
This is a summary article that explains what a fungus is and how it survives. There is a good section on the economic importance of fungi.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Microbiology: Fungi
Explains what fungi are, the different classification groups, their morphology, how they reproduce, and their important place in the biological world. (Published: December 23, 2008)
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Fungi Facts
Presents lots of interesting facts and information about fungi.
Healthline Media
Medical News Today: Articles: Biology: What Is Fungus? What Are Fungi?
Explore how fungus reproduce, where they live, and how they feed. Also learn their structure and how they are classified.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Biological Diversity: Fungi
Find out about the kingdom of fungi. See full-color diagrams and microscopic photographs as you learn about the classification of this group of organisms.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Characteristics of Fungi
Distinctive characteristics of fungi are listed here.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Types of Fungi
Explains what fungi are, some of their characteristics, and the different types.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Reproduction in Fungi
Presents interesting facts about fungi and describes how they reproduce both sexually and asexually.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Protist
Wikipedia provides information on the biological kingdom protista, including a list of different divisions of the kingdom.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: The 5 Significant Kingdoms of Living Things
Describes the characteristics of the five kingdoms of living things - Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: The Cell Wall Functions in Plants and Animal
Describes the composition and functions of cell walls in plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Mold vs. Yeast
Discusses the characteristics of mold and yeast and how they are different in terms of structure, where they are found, method of reproduction, and appearance.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: What Causes Growth of Bread Mold and How to Prevent It?
Explains what bread mold is, what causes it to grow on bread, factors that contribute to its growth, and how to prevent its growth. Includes an experiment for growing mold on bread.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Bread Mold Facts
Explains what bread mold is, what causes it to grow on bread and other surfaces, types of bread molds, health risks, and some benefits.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Black Bread Mold
Explains what black bread mold is, what it grows on, the conditions needed for growth, its method of reproduction, how to grow it, and how to prevent its growth.