Fantastic Fungi: Basidiomycota Growth From Mycelium to Mushrooms
In this one time class we will review the growth of fungi; covering spore release, monokaryotic and dikaryotic hyphae, spitzenkorper cells, primordial formation and mushroom growth, and fusion and division of cells in the basidium.
Mr. LeClair (M.Ed, K-7, Earth Science, Biology)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(3)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
This is an introductory/review course where learners will explore the terminology and life cycle of mushrooms. We'll cover the following terminology and topics of mushroom growth: • How hymenium tissue of different species release billions of spores that germinate into 1st generation hyphae and under the right conditions fuse into the 2nd generation form. • We will cover how fungi release enzymes into a substrate to feed and grow, and • the fusion haploid cells and division of cells in the basidium. Course material will use a combination of lecture and Google slides to teach the material with opportunities for all students to interact and share questions. No prior experience or knowledge is required, just an interest in learning about mushrooms!
Learning Goals
Students will explore the life cycle of fungi from spore to mycelium, to mushroom growth, and back to spore release.
Other Details
Supply List
A hand-out of terms and topics covered will be provided in class. A notebook and pencil will be required to take notes.
1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2022
5.0
3reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
New York Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from SUNY College at Buffalo
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Master of Science in Education
Buffalo State College, Buffalo, New York
Previous Teacher Certification in Elementary Education (K-7), Biology (7-12) and Earth Science (7-12)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies: State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, New York Major; Wildlife Biology, Minor; EcologyReviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
3-6 learners per class
