University of Florida
Unhealthy Forests and the News
Everyone knows a tree makes a sound when it falls, but what do we know about dying trees? Class members learn background information about Laurel wilt disease from a teacher-led presentation. Team members work with partners to read and...
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!
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.
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...
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 young scholars will grow and observe bread mold and other kinds of common fungi. Student sheets are provided...
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)
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Microbiology: Fungi
Explains what fungi are, the different classification groups, their morphology, how they reproduce, and their important place in the biological world. (Published: December 23, 2008)
Scholastic
Scholastic News: Week of 7 21 14 : Can Frogs Fight Back?
Find out how scientists are working to increase the lifespan of frog populations that have been under attack by fungus.
Tree of Life Project
Tree of Life Web Project: Fungi
A thorough resource providing in depth information about fungi. Find characteristics, biogeography, fossil records and more fungal data.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Biology: Protists and Fungi
A multi-media learning modlue immersing students in the kingdoms of fungi and protists. Activities include informational text, video clips, animations, and student assignments.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Fungi
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discover the kingdom of fungi in the biological classification system.
Science Museum of Minnesota
Thinking Fountain: Making Mold
Thinking Fountain, from the Science Museum of Minnesota, offers a project in word and picture. With everyday items, you can grow your own mold, both bread mold and penicillin!
Other
The Happy Scientist: Bread Bubbles
This experiment is about bread. If you have used my website for long, you know that I like experiments with food, especially when it is tasty food. We regularly bake bread, and there are few smells that are better than the smell of...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Jamaica: What Are Fungi?
Join Akiel and his father in Jamaica to learn all about the kingdom of Fungi.
University of California
Ucmp: Life History and Ecology
Describes fungi and its impact on the environment.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: The Nature of Science and Biology
Use the scientific reasoning and critical thinking to take an in-depth look at the basics of biology.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Fungus
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the fungi kingdom. Includes info on the structure, reproduction, nutrition, and ecology of fungi.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Fungus
Wikipedia provides detailed information on fungus, including a classification chart and hyperlinked table of contents.
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.
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.