Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Fungus
Wikipedia provides detailed information on fungus, including a classification chart and hyperlinked table of contents.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Slime Mold
Wikipedia provides several paragraphs of information on slime molds, members of the Protista kingdom. Includes image.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Biological Diversity: Fungi
Find out about the kingdom of fungi. See full-color diagrams and microscopic photographs as you learn about the classification of this group of organisms.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Fungus Hunt
Did you know that some fungi can kill you while others seem to be able to fight cancer? Scientists are working toward putting together a fungal family tree to record which types of fungi are helpful and which can be harmful.
Ohio State University
Osu General Plant Biology: Fungi
This is a summary article that explains what a fungus is and how it survives. There is a good section on the economic importance of fungi.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Your Body: Girls' Locker Room
A virtual tour of the dangers and risks of infection lurking in a gym locker room. Girls learn about good workout practices that will keep them healthy.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Your Body: Boys' Locker Room
A virtual tour of the dangers and risks of infection lurking in a gym locker room. Boys learn about good workout practices that will keep them healthy.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Plants Use an Internet Made of Fungus
Gross Science explains the "Wood Wide Web," and it might make you look at forests in a whole new light. [4:08]
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is a Fungus?
From toadstools to yeast, delve deeper into the diverse kingdom of fungi, and find out just how different (and similar) they are to animals and plants. [5:34]
Earth Life
Earth Life Web: What Is a Lichen?
A Lichen is made up of two parts: a fungus and an algae or cyanobacteria. To find out more read about their morphology and who benefits from this symbiotic relationship.
Earth Life
Earth Life Web: Growth and Development in Lichens
This site is provided for by Earth-Life Web Productions. Capable of living in some of the most difficult environments, lichens are often the first organisms to be found in an area. This website explains lichen growth and development.
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Australian Government: Spore Release and Dispersal
The differences between active and passive spore release in fungi are explained in this thorough site.
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Australian Government: The Mycelium
This comprehensive site describes hyphal growth, rhizopmorphs, fairy rings, and sclerotia. Interesting comments are made about the spread of mycelium and the factors that disrupt its growth.
Other
North American Mushroom Basics
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.
Other
America's Best,, Safest, Edible Wild Mushrooms
You will find pictures and descriptions of eight edible mushrooms found in the United States. A very good beginner's guide.
Other
Myko Web: The Fungi of California
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.
Other
Bsi Education: Micro Organisms
The Applied Science resource consists of practical activities that demonstrate the importance of standard procedures in scientific work. Students examine micro-organisms through a variety of activities. Some topics investigated are...
Other
Western Kentucky University: Fungi
This Western Kentucky University site offers excellent information on the characteristics of fungi.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Fungi: Chapter Test Practice
Try these fifteen multiple-choice review questions over organisms in the Kingdom Fungi. A self-checking feature is available for students who seek further review.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Introduction to Fungi: Self Check Quiz
Try these five multiple-choice questions about fungi. After answers are submitted, students can review their mistakes.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Diversity of Fungi: Self Check Quiz
Five multiple-choice quiz questions covering the diversity of fungi. Students have the opportunity to check their answers after submitting their results.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Ecology of Fungi: Self Check Quiz
This multiple-choice quiz on the ecology of fungi allows students to get hints for each question and check their answers after submitting.
Other
Microbe World: Experiments
In this hands on site, students will have the opportunity to be amateur microbiologists by performing a number of experiments. Supplies needed can found in the home or at a nearby store.
Morning Earth
Biosphere Community: Kingdom Fungi
Scholars explore concepts in Biology. The tutorial consists of definitions, examples, and pictures about fungi.