Topic: Fungi
 

Grade Level: 9th Grade
 

Time: One class period (40 minutes).
 

Instructional Objectives: By creating a practical/activity center, the teacher is able to assess student ability to identify fungi physically. Teacher will test the student knowledge of the various fungi.
 

Concepts Adressed: Students will identify the Imperfect fungi, the sac fungi, the zygote fungi and the club fungi--the four types of fungi.
 

Materials Required: mushrooms, oranges (spioled), mildewed shower curtain, lichen.
 

Engagement: Remind students of the prior knowledge gained about the fungi. Explain the pln for today's class.
 

Procedure: 1. Students in groups of three will rotate around to the ten stations (numberd 1-10). Each group has three minutes.
                  2. At each station is a type of fungi. The students must identify the type.
                  3. Students will record in their notebook, their choice as to the correct fungi type.
                  4. After completion of the exercise, students will retur to their seats.
 

Key discussion questions: How can you tell the difference between each type of fungi? What are the common characteristics of fungi? How do fungi differ?
 
 

Closure: Reinforce what was accomplished in the lesson. Ask if there are any questions. Students will be prepared for te next lesson.
 

Assessment: By observation as well as collecting the notebooks, understanding can be assessed.

Extension Activities: Students can grow their own fungi. Using oranges or bread, the growth of the fungi can be traced over time. The sudents can identify the type of fungi that is present.