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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Ocean Animals Have Mushroomed in Size

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on the increasing size of ocean animals over the millenia. Includes a list of key vocabulary.
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Australian National Botanic Gardens

Australian Government; Deathcap Mushroom

For Students 9th - 10th
How dangerous is the deathcap? What should I do if I've eaten one? What does it look like? You will find the answers to these questions and more facts about the Deathcap Mushroom in this complete site.
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Other

Mdc: Poisonous Mushrooms

For Students 9th - 10th
In this informative resource, you will find a description of poisonous mushrooms along with where and when they can be found.
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Other

Myko Web: The Fungi of California

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: The Fungus Among Us

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is full of easy to understand information about fungi. From science to folklore and funky facts there is something for everyone.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Mushrooms

For Students 9th - 10th
A large group of mushrooms can be seen in this image. Found in the forest, these mushrooms grow quickly in the damp shade.
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Curated OER

Neuroscience for Kids: Psilocybe Mushroom: Illustration

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustration of a psilocybe mushroom.
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Curated OER

Australian Government: Deathcap Mushroom

For Students 9th - 10th
How dangerous is the deathcap? What should I do if I've eaten one? What does it look like? You will find the answers to these questions and more facts about the Deathcap Mushroom in this complete site.
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Curated OER

Australian Government: Deathcap Mushroom

For Students 9th - 10th
How dangerous is the deathcap? What should I do if I've eaten one? What does it look like? You will find the answers to these questions and more facts about the Deathcap Mushroom in this complete site.
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Curated OER

Australian Government: Deathcap Mushroom

For Students 9th - 10th
How dangerous is the deathcap? What should I do if I've eaten one? What does it look like? You will find the answers to these questions and more facts about the Deathcap Mushroom in this complete site.
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Curated OER

Australian Government: Deathcap Mushroom

For Students 9th - 10th
How dangerous is the deathcap? What should I do if I've eaten one? What does it look like? You will find the answers to these questions and more facts about the Deathcap Mushroom in this complete site.
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Curated OER

Neuroscience for Kids: Mushroom: Drawing

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Illustration of mushroom.
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US Department of Agriculture

United States Department of Agriculture Kids: Attack of the Killer Fungus!

For Students 3rd - 9th
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...
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Extreme Science

Extreme Science: Largest Living Organism Fungus

For Students 9th - 10th
Armillaria, also known as the 'honey' mushroom, is the world's largest fungus. It has been found to have killed whole groves of trees by spreading its rhizomorphs underground over thousands of acres of land. More about this fascinating...
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Curated OER

Neuroscience for Kids: Mushrooms: Illustration

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Illustration of different mushrooms.
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Curated OER

Neuroscience for Kids: Mushrooms: Illustration

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Illustration of mushrooms.
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Curated OER

Neuroscience for Kids: Mushrooms: Drawing

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Illustration of mushrooms.
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Middle School Science

Middle School science.com: Spore Print Lab

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Using this lab experiment site, your students can identify the parts of a mushroom, observe the spores released from different types of mushrooms, and understand the way fungi reproduce.
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Mushrooms

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Mushrooms", created by Jan Fytz (Oil on wood, 49 x 63,5 cm).
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University of Guelph

Introduction to Invertebrate Biodiversity: Fungi

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about fungi when you check out this comprehensive site. This resource provides an introduction and information on morphology, reproduction and the importance of fungi. Don't miss out on this fascinating source.
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Other

Natural Perspective: Who Likes Fungi?

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative sites delves into the fact that in addition to humans we find a variety of animals, insects and mollusks that enjoy mushrooms for different reasons.
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Curated OER

Extreme Science: Largest Living Organism...fungus

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Largest fungus in the world, the Armilaria ostoyae, also known as the honey mushroom.
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Other

The Basidiomycetes

For Students 9th - 10th
This succinct site provides a description of Basidiomycetes that includes physical characteristics and ways of determining the difference between Basidiomycetes and Ascomycetes.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Human Uses of Fungi

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how humans use fungi.

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