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.
Middle: 6-8
Moldy Good Fun for Middle Schoolers
Middle schoolers can dive deep into the fungal world with Fungi Education! This free, bilingual program offers a variety of activities, from charting mold growth to exploring the life cycle of mushrooms. Students can participate in exciting mycoblitz events, learn microscopic techniques to examine fungal structures, and embark on field trips to discover fungi in their natural habitats. It’s a fun and educational way to cultivate a passion for mycology.
- 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
- Charting Mold Growth
- How Mushrooms Grow Images, Grades K-12.
- Additional Educational 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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