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Handout
Australian National Botanic Gardens

Australian Government: Types of Fungal Fruiting Bodies

For Students 9th - 10th
Boletes and polypores, coral and jelly fungi, stinkhorns, puffballs and birds nest fungi, stereoid and paint fungi, cup fungi, flask fungi, and truffle-like fungi are discussed in this comprehensive.
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Activity
Middle School Science

Middle School science.com: Spore Print Lab

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Using this lab experiment site, your students can identify the parts of a mushroom, observe the spores released from different types of mushrooms, and understand the way fungi reproduce.
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Unit Plan
University of Guelph

Introduction to Invertebrate Biodiversity: Fungi

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about fungi when you check out this comprehensive site. This resource provides an introduction and information on morphology, reproduction and the importance of fungi. Don't miss out on this fascinating source.
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Handout
Australian National Botanic Gardens

Australian Government: What Is a Fungus?

For Students 9th - 10th
Are fungi horrible, slimy looking creatures with no value? This thorough site discusses the many facets of fungi with emphasis on physical characteristics, habitat, lifestyle, etc.
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Handout
Australian National Botanic Gardens

Australian Government: Fungi and Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
Some fungi prefer burnt areas while others fruiting body production is enhanced by fire. This site describe the different types of fungi that prefer this type of environment.
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Handout
Other

Fermilab Flora and Fauna: Fungi

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is a short description of fungi with a more detailed look at food and feeding, spore prints, and structure.