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Is There A Fungus Among Us? Lesson PlanIs There A Fungus Among Us? Lesson Plan
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Is There A Fungus Among Us?

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Students experiment with fungi and yeast in order to determine their role in nature. Students study terms associated with fungi and yeast through this series of lessons.

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fungi, yeast

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fungi, mycology, yeast, science
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1st - 4th
Subjects
Science
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Inquiry-Based Learning

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