Fantastic Fungi! For 8-12s
Tuesday 14th November 2023: 1-1.50pm (Online STEM)
Explore the fantastic world of fungi big and small!
+ Make a beautiful spore print
+ Create a labelled mushroom dissection record and learn about its anatomy, structure and function
+ See what fungus looks like under the microscope!
Your home-education journal is already written!
Your booking confirmation will include a digital download containing joining instructions and link, equipment list and a summary of the keywords, key concepts and student activities planned for this session. You can simply copy, paste and adapt it for your home-education journal and use it to help you discuss the learning with your child afterwards.
Equipment (To join an entirely optional practical)
It is a good idea to have a whiteboard or paper, pen, ruler and calculator to hand in each session.
- Three or more fresh mushrooms (edible ones from a shop). Please do not use foraged mushrooms as it can be very hard to be certain of their safety.
- A sharp knife is useful (supervision recommended) but not essential
- A plate or chopping board
- A4 white card or paper
- White card or paper (min. 10cm x 10cm)
- Black card or paper (min. 10cm x 10cm)
- Fine hairspray (optional) or artists fixing spray (not needed until the day after the session)
- A fine / sharp pen or pencil
- A small bowl or tub with a diameter larger than your mushroom, transparent if possible. A large yoghurt or soup pot is ideal.
- A ruler may be helpful.
- You may wish to print the template provided.
What might younger students need help with?
Younger students might need help with careful dissection and labelling.
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Price is for one device (screen) to join for one session.
Upon booking you will receive a digital download (available for one year) with joining instructions and link, equipment list, home-ed journal text and registration form link (for photography consent form and opportunity to let us know any relevant needs),
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