ERIC Number: EJ1237673
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 11
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A Plethora of Fungi: Teaching a Middle School Unit on Fungi
Green, Kathryn; Roller, Christine; Cubeta, Marc
Science Activities: Projects and Curriculum Ideas in STEM Classrooms, v56 n2 p52-62 2019
While fungi play a vital role in Earth's ecosystems, they are not highlighted in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This article contains a unit plan to introduce students to the fungal kingdom, characteristics of fungi, and their role as decomposers. The unit plan is written in a 5E model format and can be adjusted for any type of lesson planning format. Students explore fungi through hands-on activities, a jigsaw activity that makes use of collaborative learning, and analysis of case studies. Teachers can use this unit without a strong background in mycology, the study of fungi, or costly materials. A summative assessment is included at the end of the unit plan.
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Secondary School Science, Biological Sciences, Hands on Science, Science Activities, Cooperative Learning
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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