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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Making Everyday Objects Out of Mushrooms: Environmentally Friendly Design

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Wild Mushrooms

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Ohio State University talks about poisonous and edible mushrooms, and shows some species of each.
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North American Mushroom Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
What is a mushroom? Do all mushrooms grow in the dark? How do you identify mushrooms? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this impressive site.
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America's Best,, Safest, Edible Wild Mushrooms

For Students 9th - 10th
You will find pictures and descriptions of eight edible mushrooms found in the United States. A very good beginner's guide.
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Mdc: Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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University of Washington

University of Washington: Neuroscience for Kids: Hallucinogenic Mushrooms

For Students 9th - 10th
Article explaining what hallucinogenic mushrooms are, their history, the two main types, and the effects they have on human behavior and the nervous system.
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Just Books Read Aloud

Just Books Read Aloud: Mirra Ginsburg: Mushroom in the Rain

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A video of the book "Mushroom In the Rain", written by Mirra Ginsburg, and illustrated by Jose Aruego. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: About All You Can Eat: Mushroom Mania

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore facts about mushrooms and their taxonomic designations. Create spore prints to identify mushroom species.
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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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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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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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