Death cap mushrooms cause the most fatal mushroom poisonings worldwide. The video explains where they grow, how the toxin works, and how our bodies react to eating them. Then, it offers a glimpse into the research scientists are doing to try to stop the spread of these deadly mushrooms.

Concepts

mushrooms, toxic chemicals, plant adaptations

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Sort pictures of mushrooms that are safe to eat and those that are unsafe
• Research how these mushrooms arrived in the United States and their current locations

Classroom Considerations

• Be wary of displaying public comment sections as they are not always appropriate for the classroom

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes closed captioning for ease of note taking
• High-definition video draws viewers into the story

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4