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Website
Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: The Fungus Among Us

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is full of easy to understand information about fungi. From science to folklore and funky facts there is something for everyone.
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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: Dung Fungi

For Students 9th - 10th
Different types of dung fungi are described and pictured in this complete site.
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Handout
Australian National Botanic Gardens

Australian Government: Fungi and Invertebrates

For Students 9th - 10th
You will explore the symbiotic relationship that exist between different fungi and a variety of insects in this interesting site.
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Handout
Australian National Botanic Gardens

Australian Government: Fungi and Vertebrates

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that you are breathing in fungal spores almost every minute of the day? Delve into this interesting site and discover how fungi and some vertebrates depend on each other for survival.
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Handout
Australian National Botanic Gardens

Australian Government: Fungi Versus Fungi

For Students 9th - 10th
This enlightening site examines how certain fungi parasitize other fungi.
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Handout
Australian National Botanic Gardens

Australian Government; Deathcap Mushroom

For Students 9th - 10th
How dangerous is the deathcap? What should I do if I've eaten one? What does it look like? You will find the answers to these questions and more facts about the Deathcap Mushroom in this complete site.
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Handout
Other

The Basidiomycetes

For Students 9th - 10th
This succinct site provides a description of Basidiomycetes that includes physical characteristics and ways of determining the difference between Basidiomycetes and Ascomycetes.
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Handout
Other

Natural Perspective: Who Likes Fungi?

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative sites delves into the fact that in addition to humans we find a variety of animals, insects and mollusks that enjoy mushrooms for different reasons.
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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.