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.

High School: 9-12

(Note: some of the education is from the Beginning Adult)

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
Mushroom Dissection Lab
Spore Prints
Mycocultivation
Mushroom Dissection Lab
Mold Control – Student Section
Mold Control – Teacher Section
Alternative Mold Control – Student Section
Alternative Mold Control – Teacher Section
Additional Education Resources
Video presentations

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.