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Activity
University of Missouri

Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: Growth of Fungi on Plates [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A science experiment to observe the growth of a colony of yeast cells. Students should also be able to observe the hyphae and mycelia structures. Lesson plan gives a background, lab procedure, teacher instructions, points for discussion,...
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Handout
Australian National Botanic Gardens

Australian Government: Spore Release and Dispersal

For Students 9th - 10th
The differences between active and passive spore release in fungi are explained in this thorough site.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Jason: Leaf Cutting Ants Fungus Farmers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Rainforests at the Crossroads: Use a TI-73 Explorer to become familiar with a graphical technique for measuring the amount of leaves Leaf Cutter Ants chew. Measure the mass of a chewed leaf and then find its area.
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Graphic
Other

Math and Science Activity Center: Classification of Living Things

For Students 9th - 10th
Kingdom is the highest rank used in the biological taxonomy of all organisms. There are 6 kingdoms in taxonomy. Every living thing comes under one of these 6 kingdoms. The six kingdoms are Eubacteria, Archae, Protista, Fungi, Plantae,...
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Handout
Other

Mdc: Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives three different illustrations of edible wild mushrooms. Along with each illustration is a brief description of the mushroom, including where and when it can be found, cautions you should be aware of, and cooking tips for...
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Handout
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: Microbiologia 2 Bachillerato

For Students 9th - 10th
This unit will allow you to have a broader idea about microorganism, people and the ecosystem. It contains 16 interactive activities.
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Handout
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: La Clasificacion De Los Organismo

For Students 9th - 10th
This unit will describe the five kingdoms and their main characteristics. It includes 20 interactive activities.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Bsi Education: Micro Organisms

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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Unit Plan
Next.cc

Next: Germs

For Students 3rd - 8th
Engage in the activities provided to learn what you can do to protect your body from harmful germs. Click on the links for further exploration.
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Handout
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: Clasificacion De Los Seres Vivos

For Students 9th - 10th
All known form of life gathers in large groups, which are called kingdoms. This site provides a thorough overview of the five kingdoms with many illustrations. The lessons contain 15 interactive activities.
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Unit Plan
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Your Body: Girls' Locker Room

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Activity
Other

Microbe World: Experiments

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Activity
Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: Watch Yeast in Action!

For Students 3rd - 7th
Gives a procedure for observing the creation of carbon dioxide by active yeast. Following the procedure, a brief description of how yeast is used in bread is presented.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Austroboletus Lacunosus : Cooke Illustration

For Students 9th - 10th
The differences between active and passive spore release in fungi are explained in this thorough site.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Australian Government: Spore Release and Dispersal

For Students 9th - 10th
The differences between active and passive spore release in fungi are explained in this thorough site.
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Graphic
Curated OER

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For Students 9th - 10th
The differences between active and passive spore release in fungi are explained in this thorough site.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Australian Government: Spore Release and Dispersal

For Students 9th - 10th
The differences between active and passive spore release in fungi are explained in this thorough site.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Australian Government: Spore Release and Dispersal

For Students 9th - 10th
The differences between active and passive spore release in fungi are explained in this thorough site.