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Mycology: The Kingdom of Fungi
Completed by 34 learners
Ages 9-13
Live Group Class
No live video meetings
8 weeks
1-8 learners per class
What's included
Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
This eight week flex course will introduce students to the world of fungi. Students will learn about fungal classification, morphology, physiology and evolution. We will cover the many different types of fungi, their classification, reproduction, roles in ecology, relationship with other organisms, and human uses. Students will discover the many critical ecological functions fungi play and how to recognize them. We will examine questions such as, but not limited to: How do fungi differ from plants and animals? What important ecological roles do fungi play? Do mushrooms need sunlight? What kind symbiotic relationships can they form? What are the different fungal life cycles? What practical uses do humans have for fungi? This is an asynchronous flex course. There are no live meetings. It is perfect for students who do not like to be on camera or live across different time zones. Students will learn by watching lectures, participating in written weekly discussions with others students and instructor, answering homework questions, taking weekly quizzes, and reading or watching additional weekly videos and articles. There will also be a weekly check in between the instructor and each student through Outschool’s messaging system. Students will interact with each other through weekly structured discussions in the classroom. They are also encouraged to post questions and responses to the weekly lecture videos and additional materials. Weekly Schedule: SUNDAY- The week’s lesson will be posted on Sunday. It will include: Weekly checklist Recorded video lectures by the instructor Individual feedback and followup questions for the previous week’s assignments Additional watching and reading material Discussion topics Homework questions Link to the week’s quiz WEDNESDAY- Learners should post their initial responses to the weekly discussion topics in the classroom by no later than Wednesday in order to give other students time to respond to them. FRIDAY- Weekly quiz due Homework due Weekly student/instructor check-in Learners should post their responses to classmates’ discussion posts in the classroom by no later than Friday. Class Discussion: Participation in class discussions is key to a deeper and lasting understanding of the material! Students will be asked to think critically about up to three discussion topics related to the week’s material and post their responses in the classroom. They will also need to respond to a minimum of three other posts by their classmates. The instructor will encourage respectful conversation and exchange of ideas. Instructor student interaction: In addition to interacting with the instructor through questions, discussion, and feedback on homework, the instructor and student will have a weekly check-in to evaluate the learner’s needs and progress together. The instructor is available for “Office Hours” to meet with the learner over video or voice upon request! There is no textbook for this class. All necessary learning materials will be provided in the classroom. There are no prerequisite classes for this course, just a love of learning and curiosity about the living world. Classes are designed to encourage student engagement and follow their curiosity. Week One - Diversity and classification Week Two - Fungal growth Week Three- Reproduction Week Four - Symbiotic mutualism with animals Week Five - Symbiotic mutualism with plants Week Six - Parasitic fungi Week Seven- Human uses of fungus Week Eight – Fungal ecology
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from American Military University
Hello! My name is Arwen, and I am absolutely passionate about space science, the environment, and teaching! I offer courses about the solar system, planets, natural processes, soil, and the environment. I am a NASA Solar System Ambassador and science author. My Master's is in Space Science, and I have undergraduate degrees in Agricultural Ecology, and Natural Resource Management. I am currently working on a doctorate in STEM education.
I believe curiosity and learning are human instincts. I try to honor that by asking the learners lots of questions and encouraging them to think about information in new ways.
When not teaching, you can find me hosting "Found in Space: A Science Podcast for Kids and Teens" or playing Dungeons and Dragons and exploring the Southwest with my three homeschooled kiddos and our cat named Eratosthenes!
I like to keep class sizes small so each learner can get individualized and full attention. Please feel free to reach out.
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