NAMA Education Resources
The Education Committee provides Fungi Education and Resources for Adults and Youth. NAMA provides a wide spectrum of educational materials for teachers and naturalists, as well as media for affiliated clubs to enrich meetings.
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For Educators
Below you will find resources to teach children all about fungi in public schools, homeschools, private schools, and even at family forays.
Elementary: Pre K-5
Ready to sprinkle a little fungal fun into your classroom? Fungi Education, a program by the Fungi Foundation, offers a free, bilingual (English/Spanish) curriculum that’s as whimsical as a fairy ring. From mushroom-growing experiments to bread-baking adventures, these resources are perfect for sparking curiosity in young minds. Who knew learning about fungi could be so much fun?
- Fungi Education– Program created by the Fungi Foundation with a free mycological curriculum and K-12 resources aligned with the US educational standards. English/Spanish
- Mycology for Educators Webinar by Eva Gordon
- You’re never too young to learn or too old to start foraging – Melany Kahn, TEDxBoston
- The Fungus Files: An Educator’s Guide to Fungi K-6
- How Mushrooms Grow, Grades K-12
- Making Yeast Bread
- Fun With Fungi – Field Trip Activities
- Fun With Fungi – Post-trip Activities
- Art Papers from Fungi
- Additional Education Resources
General
WEBINAR: Mycology for Educators
Fungi Education, a program by the Fungi Foundation, is your one-stop shop for fungal fun! This free, bilingual (English/Spanish) program offers a treasure trove of resources to help educators turn their classrooms into mushroom magic. From webinars to hands-on activities, these tools will have your students sprouting knowledge like crazy! So, let’s get growing and glowing! With online teaching resources and global youth programs, Fungi Education empowers educators to bring the fascinating world of fungi into classrooms worldwide.
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