[EBOOK] The fungus files: An educator's gude to fungus K-6, By Terra Brie Stewart Koval

Throughout time, fungi have been regarded with great suspicion. The andents, wary of mushrooms that appeared like magic after a heavy rain, called them 'a callosity of the earth', 'eartNy excrescences', and 'the evil ferment of the earth'. In spite of leaving a bad first impression, these peculiar entities are subjects of great curiosity. Fungi's strange talents indude the ability to luminesce; the bearing of more similarities to insects than to plants; and the tendency for growing in fantastical fairy rings. These are only a few ways these bedazzling organisms can launch a child's imagination into overdrive. However, what is truly relevant about fungi is the way that they encourage ecological thinking by illusưating the delicate interconnectedness of all living and non-living things.

GETTING STARTED

Here are a few recommendations to consider in preparation for the activities presented in this guide:

•    DO become acquainted with the whole guide as many activities are complementary,

•    DO collect a variety of mushroom picture books and field guides ano/or posters before commencing fungal studies. There is a great series of posters created by David Arora available for sale online (see Suggested Resources and Sources, page 91)

•    DO familiarize yourself with basic fungal vocabulary, a glossary can be found at the end of this guide. For example, "fungus’' and "mushroom" are often usee interchangeably but recognize there is a distinction: mushroom generally refers to just the fruiting body or reproductive part of the organism whereas the term fungus encompasses the entire organism Similarly, hyphae (sg. hypha) are the threads that make up the fungal body; collectively, the hyphae are called the mycelium (pi. mycelia).

•    DO NOT be intimidated by the depth of the background Information. It IS simplymeant to provide a comprehensive overview of the Kingdom Fungi and certainly not all of the information is necessary to provide a stimulating introduction to your students.

FORMAT

This educator’s guide explores the world of fungi through worksheet activities, hands-on activities, and classroom demonstrations It is divided into five sections, each containing a set of activities relating to the main topic.

INTRODUCTION

An overview of topics discussed in the guide are presented in the introduction-- this includes what constitutes the fungal kingdom; the diversity of forms; and their ecological roles. As well, students will become aware of just how prevalent (though hidden!) fungi are in their everyday environments.

BIOLOGY AND CLASSIFICATION

In this chapter, students will learn what separates the fungi from the plants and the animals; the basics of anatomy; and the use of dichotomous keys for identification purposes.

REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

The purpose of this chapter is to develop an appreciation of fungal lifecycles. The non-fleshy fungi, in particular molds and yeasts, will be explored in detail. Students are also introduced to some of the unique ways fungi disperse their spores into the environment.

ADAPTATION AND ENVIRONMENT

This chapter emphasizes the concept of mycorrhizae and other symbiotic relationships. To a lesser degree, the role of fungi in nutrient recycling and soil creation are also addressed

FUNGUS AMONG US

This chapter examines our relationship with fungi throughout the centuries, which includes topics such as folklore and mythology. A major activity gets students outside for a mushroom hunt. In doing so, students will also become familiar with field guides as a tool for mushroom identification. Finally, the ecological impacts of a variety of human activities are also discussed

The activities will be divided into

•    Objective States the theme and objective of the activity.

•    Grades Grade level of the approximate target audience.

•    Type of Activity Teacher read/comprehension, Crosswords, Observation puzzle etc.

•    Materials Materials required to complete the activity.

•    Vocabulary Specific terminology students may not be familiar with, it is a good idea to review these words before starting the activity Definitions for these words can be found in the glossary.

•    Background Information This section provides additional information that prepares the educator for questions that may arise. More complete background text can be found at the beginning of each section.

•    Teacher Instructions Step by step instructions that guide the educator through the activity.

•    Extensions Suggested ways to expand upon the presented activities.

Although a list of discussion topics does not always accompany the activities, it is recommended before starting an exercise that the students are given a chance to express themselves by either asking questions or sharing relevant experiences on subject matter pertaining to the activity.

[EBOOK] The fungus files: An educator's gude to fungus K-6, By Terra Brie Stewart Koval

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