Mushrooms & Fungi Nature Study Unit
Join us for our April Nature Study: Mushrooms & Fungi, where explorers will become mycologists as they investigate the world around them, discovering the many places they may find the members of the kingdom fungi! During this study, our explorers will be amazed by the mushrooms of the forest floor, the mold growing on their old sandwich, the medicine they may take with a case of strep throat, and the future of mushroom technology! Get your magnifying glasses and microscopes ready, because our explorers are sure to have some fun-times with these fun-gi!
Explorers take an in-depth look at the incredible world of these fungal friends and foes with daily topics and activities, including:
Taxonomy and the kingdom fungi
Mushroom anatomy
Researching the unique life cycle of a mushroom!
Learning about mycorrhizas and symbiotic relationships in nature!
Studying foraging and edible mushrooms!
Learning about the dangers of poisonous mushrooms!
Exploring bracket fungi/polypores and their distinctive growth patterns
Discovering biomimicry in the world of mushrooms!
Learning about pathogenic fungi, as well as the development of medicinal fungi
Studying the funny names of fungi!
Completing engaging STEAM group activities like; Fungi Dissection, Mushroom Sculptures, How Penicillin Works, and more!
And that’s not all, even more is included!
Featuring original, life-like illustrations, brilliant readings, and customized learning activities, this Mushrooms & Fungi study is wonderful - and it’s available now so you can start strong with our club on day one!
Nature is captivating. Nature is interesting. Nature is inviting! It is waiting to be explored! For the Love of Homeschooling wants to explore the beauty and wonder of nature with you! Whether we are viewing the beautiful birds in the sky, observing the changes in seasons, discovering the animals of the polar regions, or foraging for mushrooms in the forest, we are learning, growing, and thriving together in nature! This study is just another unit of our Nature Study Club that offers education, of course, but it offers the experience, which is amazing!
If you would like to learn about our Nature Study Club please click HERE!
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