Description
Why Choose Wild Earth Lab?
Drawing on my environmental science background, I create accurate, engaging resources that make teaching easier. Original, thoughtfully designed visuals and hands-on activities help bring the real experience of being a scientist into your classroom.
Age Range
Designed with flexibility in mind, these materials can be adapted for learners from upper elementary school and above, making them suitable for mixed-age groups.
What’s Included?
(57 PDF pages total)
- PART 1: INTRO TO FUNGI AND MUSHROOMS:
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- Mushroom and fungi reading
- Poster showing unique and diverse mushrooms
- An intro/ice breaker activity for exploring the diversity and uniqueness of mushrooms
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- PART 2a: MUSHROOM ANATOMY:
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- Mushroom anatomy diagram
- Unlabeled diagram copy for student practice
- Vocab list – parts of a mushroom
- Vocab term-to-definition matching worksheet
- Mushroom anatomy coloring activity
- Anatomy crossword puzzle
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- Part 2b: LAB ACTIVITIES: MUSHROOM DISSECTION & SPORE PRINTS
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- Instructor lab activity directions
- Handout with directions for students
- Lab worksheet
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- PART 3: FUNGI LIFE CYCLE:
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- Fungi life cycle reading
- Life cycle diagram
- Unlabeled diagram copy for practice
- Activity: cut out the life cycle stages and put them in orde
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- PART 4: ACTIVITIES:
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- Mushroom field trip worksheets
- Mushroom scavenger hunt
- Coloring pages (2)
- Word search
- Mycelium maze
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- Flashcards: 2 additional PDF files are included, which contain mushroom three-part cards and information cards.
- Instructor materials: directions/guides and answer key
- Access to additional online materials: background information and more ways to expand on this topic.
Good to Know
- Single-classroom use: Materials are for personal and single-classroom use only and may not be shared or distributed. Contact me about multiple licenses for schools or organizations.
- Digital product: This is an instant PDF download, designed for printing on standard 8.5 × 11-inch paper. Due to the nature of digital products, purchases are non-refundable.
- Adult supervision: Activities should be completed with appropriate adult supervision.
- Terms & Conditions: See the full terms & conditions.
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