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How the Mushroom Got Its Spots

How the Mushroom Got Its Spots

In this activity (p.26 of PDF), learners discover why mushrooms have spots. Learners use a balloon, toilet paper, and water to simulate what happens as mushrooms grow. This activity can also function as a group demonstration.

Keywords:
Life Science, Fungal Life Cycle, Fungi, Universal Veil, Mushrooms, Fruit Body, NSDL, Biological Science, Protists and Fungi, Spore Dispersal
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 30, 2017
Authors:
Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Middle School
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
Cost Involved:
No
Source Code Available:
No
Creative Commons:
Unknown

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