Funky Fungi

SKU
036153
ISBN
9781641605779
Grade 2-6
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
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Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Consumable
Consumable
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Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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  • 30 hands-on explorations to help children discover the fascinating “fun-guys” around them
  • Colorful illustrations, engaging text, and step-by-step instructions included
  • Dissect a mushroom, write haikus, make paper out of fungi, and much more!
Description

You won’t find any mellow mushrooms here. Rather, Funky Fungi is filled with fun-guys, although they may seem spore in taste! But enough of the fun puns—we’ve got some serious explorations ahead of us. Offering 30 activities to get children outdoors in search of hidden kingdoms, Funky Fungi offers background information, colorful illustrations and photographs, step-by-step “Try This!” activities, and more. Activities vary, from dissecting a mushroom or making yeast to writing haikus to making stamp art. Through the readings and activities, children will be fascinated with the fantastic role fungi have in causing (and curing!) diseases, adding yummy flavor (and nutrients) to our food, and cleaning up our environment. Students will even learn about new ways fungi are used to make furniture, building materials, and sneakers. You too will quickly agree that mushrooms are the champignons of the world!

Publisher's Description of Funky Fungi
Fungi are everywhere!

They live in the coldest corner of Antarctica and on hot, sandy desert dunes. They're in the air you breathe and the food you eat. But fungi are more than pizza toppings.

They form partnerships with plants and help us clean up our planet through bioremediation. Some fungi eat our crops; others protect them. Some fungi cause diseases; others cure them. Some are bigger than you; others are so tiny you need a microscope to see them.

And now, people are finding ways to use fungi to make furniture, building materials, and even sneakers.

So grab your gear and let's go find some Funky Fungi.
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Product Format:Paperback
Brand:Chicago Review Press
Grades:2-6
ISBN:9781641605779
Length in Inches:8.5
Width in Inches:11
Height in Inches:0.3125
Weight in Pounds:1.05
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