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Issues And Decisions 4
In this environment worksheet, learners read a passage on why alien species should be introduced to ecosystems. Then they respond to four questions that refer to the passage read. Students also respond to two decision questions by giving...
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Protists and Fungi
In this science worksheet, learners use basic scientific concepts to complete the series of puzzles about protists and fungi that are intended to increase science literacy.
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Cell Energy - Bubbling Yeast
Young scholars identify that yeast are a single celled fungi that are a great model organism for studying respiration in the classroom. They also fill the bulb of a disposable pipet (eyedropper) with yeast, then submerge the pipet in a...
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Funky Fungus
Students discuss decomposition, bacteria, fungi and other microscopic organisms. They participate in an experiment to grow fungus on bread. As the fungus colonies grow, students observe them under a microscope to identify and locate...
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Barf Bag Microbiology
Learners investigate and determine which types of carbohydrates Baker's yeast prefers. They crumble Cheerios, Smarties, and Fruit Loops and feed them to the yeast and watch what happens, when the bags begin to barf.
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Forest Management ~ Diseases and Pests that Effect a Good Harvest Stand
The forestry presentation found here lists and describes a variety of tree diseases. A few unappetizing photos are included to show symptoms of some of these diseases, or the insects and fungi that cause them. If you have a class that is...
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Life in the Soil - Is the Soil Alive?
Amaze soil scientists with a list of the myriad of microorganisms residing in a mere 1/4 teaspoon of soil! Then take them on a ride through the carbon cycle, down to the level of decomposers. Finally, give more specific details about the...
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The Five Kingdoms
An overview of the five kingdoms within the biological classification system is presented in this set of five slides. The first lists the objectives of the slide show, and the second gives general characteristics of plant, animal, and...
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Microorganisms
Though there are seventy-seven slides in this PowerPoint, only small bits of information are presented on each. It outlines the roles microorganisms play in the environment and spends time listing characteristics of each four different...
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Review of Microorganisms
In this microorganism worksheet students complete a series of multiple choice questions on fungi, bacteria and other organisms.
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Fungi Concept Map
In this fungi lesson students complete a web of the different characteristics of fungi using the vocabulary that are given on the page.
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Moldy Jell-O
Students design an experiment to determine the best conditions for molds growth. In this biology lesson, students collect data for a week and analyze their findings. They create a presentation and share them with the class.
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Fungus
Pupils study fungus, its reproduction and uses. In this eukaryote lesson students complete several fungal experiments.
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Fungi
Students examine the characteristics of fungi. In this biology lesson, students investigate the factors needed for fungi growth. They collect data and observations and write a report about them.
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Mycorrhiza
Pupils examine the symbiotic relationship between fungus and plants. In this ecosystem instructional activity students complete several mycorrhiza experiments.
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Is There A Fungus Among Us?
Sixth graders classify fungus into two different groups. In this fungus instructional activity, 6th graders collect as many pieces of fungus as possible. Students then classify these pieces of fungus as saprophytic or parasitic.
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Bacteria
Students study food borne illnesses and what foods are more likely to carry them. For this investigative lesson students examine harmful bacteria.
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Diversity of Life
Students study fungi and its characteristics. In this fungi instructional activity students collect and observe fungi then answer questions on what they saw.
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Is there a Doctor in the Treehouse?
Students investigate the afflictions of trees and compare the health of a human to that tree. In this tree activity students complete an activity and create and present a report.
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Our Forest is Changing
Young scholars read a story and solve a problem about an unhealthy population of trees. In this forest lesson students study tree disease and then research it online and present what they found.
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Mushrooms Can Save the World
Learners use mushrooms to solve problems. In this environmental lesson plan, students study how fungi have been used to combat environmental problems. Learners design strategies that employ mushrooms to combat other environmental...
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Kitchen Garbage: Food For Thought
In this fungi and food matching instructional activity, students draw lines to match different types of fungi such as yeast and mold, and with the foods that they affect.
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Rotten Truth
Students complete activities to study decomposition. In this decomposition lesson, students work in pairs to observe a decay buffet experiment. Students keep compost bag journals. Students define and discuss the process of decomposition.
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Primary Biological Content Area Covered
Students use the scientific method to make predictions about mold growth. In this fungus instructional activity, students use worksheets to help them illustrate predictions and graph mold growth from white to wheat bread. Students first...