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Classification
In this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to the classification of living things. There are 32 biology terms located in the word search.
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What is life? Word Search
In this biology worksheet, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to life biology. There are 48 words located in the puzzle.
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The Fungus Among Us
Learners explore the basic characteristics and roles of fungi. They discuss the importance of fungi to humans. Students investigate the relationship between cell structure and function and explore the diversity and variation of...
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Fungal Viewing
Students recognize slides of different fungi. They work in lab groups. Students view slides under the microscope, then draw and label the parts, magnification, and the organism. Students discuss similarities between some fungi and...
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How Clean Is Our Water?
Students examine samples of water to determine its cleanliness. They visit a waste treatment plant and/or reservoir. Students explore what protects the water supply from contamination by chemical or organize pollution. They trace the...
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Powdery Mildew Fungi: Classification and Ecology
Students use a written key or illustrated key to identify fungi on plant leaves into its genus based on sexual or asexual reproduction, host range diversity, and host-parasite relationships.
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Fungal History
Students identify different types of fungi. They discuss how mushrooms are used in American culture and research an issue about a type of fungi. They share their information with the class.
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Cavern Life: The Food Web
Students explain the importance of elements on a food web. They realize that without light there can be no life. They perform various activities based on grade level.
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Micro-organisms
Students examine how micro-organisms are living organisms that are often too small to be seen. They explain that micro-organisms may be beneficial or harmful.
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Water Molds (Oomycetes)
Learners research a group of fungus-like organisms; the Oomycetes, by baiting them from natural sources (water and soil) and observing them.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Mold Terrarium
Exploratorium helps you to grow your own mold terrarium. Includes directions and an explanation for what you see growing on your food!
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology: Microbe Zoo
Explore the "many worlds of hidden microbes" in different areas of the Microbe Zoo: DirtLand, Animal Pavilion, Snack Bar, Space Adventure, and WaterWorld. A fun and informative resource that sheds light on the role of microbes in our...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Biology: Eoct Preparation
Students participate in this comprehensive review to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all topics within the scope of this biology course in preparation for successful completion of the Georgia End of Course Exam. It can also be...
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to the Fungi
A wonderful place to learn all about the fungi. click on the buttons at the bottom of the page to go to sections on their life history, systematics and morphology.
Utah State University
Utah State Univ.: Fun Facts About Fungi
This site has information, experiments, puzzles and games on fungi.
University of Florida
Fmnh: University of Florida Herbarium
This excellent site contains information on the University of Florida Herbarium located in Gainsville, Florida. The Herbarium offers five different collections of plants as well as an electronic library of plants.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Microbiologist
Microbiologists spend their careers peering through microscopes in their study of microorganisms. They have plenty to look at since these are Earth's most common life-forms. Science Buddies outlines the education requirements as well as...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Grow Fungi That Fires at Light Sources
In this science fair project, grow a culture of Pilobolus fungus and experiment with its ability to shoot spore sacs at light sources. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Yeast Reproduction in Sugar Substitutes
There's nothing quite like the smell of fresh-baked bread to make your mouth water. As any baker can tell you, you can't bake bread without yeast. This project makes clever use of bread dough to measure yeast reproduction three different...
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Infectious Diseases: Pathogens
An interactive, self-guided lesson on pathogens and microorganisms. This lesson has many descriptive animations as well as diagrams to help with understanding. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: The Science of Microbes: The Variety and Roles of Microbes
Students learn about the four major groups of microbes and their characteristics, and the roles microbes have in the world. The lesson and PowerPoint slides can be downloaded. The included instructional video on the four types of...
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Fungus Among Us
Fungi grow from spores and fungi spores are present almost everywhere. Molds and other fungi grow in damp places. In this lesson students will grow and observe bread mold and other kinds of common fungi. Student sheets are provided in...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: The Fungus Among Us
This site is full of easy to understand information about fungi. From science to folklore and funky facts there is something for everyone.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Ecology: Lichen
Article describing the different categories of lichens, their physical features, how they reproduce, their evolution, and important benefits lichens provide to humans. (Published: July 19, 2010)