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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.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 11 - 14
- Activity, Demonstration, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- A standard size round balloon (preferably red)
- A roll of white toilet paper
- Water (in a dropper bottle if possible)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Protists and Fungi
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Diversity of Life
Informal Categories
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Assinder, Sue ; Rutter, Gordon
Rights:
- All rights reserved, British Mycological Society and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, 2002
Funding Sources:
- British Mycological Society
- Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council