Fantastic fungi micro-lesson

Sophie

Classifying living things: magnificent micro-organisms

Science

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Learning time

Kids learn by watching short, engaging video lessons.

Fungi are a type of microorganism. Micro, meaning very small, and organism, meaning living thing. Most fungi share many characteristics as plants. They are, in fact, their own category of living thing. There are many different types of fungi including the common baker’s yeast and the mushrooms that you might see at the supermarket. Mushrooms begin their lives as fungal spores which are tiny particles. These then grow into a collection of roots underground. Fungi feed on dead and decaying matter such as other plants. Now, let’s look at an unusual type of fungi: these glow in the dark mushrooms. These mushrooms are bioluminescent, which means that they glow in the dark. These bioluminescent mushrooms were a mystery to scientists until they realized that the glow of the mushrooms help to attract insects and spread the spores of the mushroom.

Answer time

Kids earn more screen time by answering fun educational questions.

Here are some example of questions about this video that kids may be asked in the 1Question app to earn screen time.

How do mushrooms begin their lives?

1) As fungal spores

2) As flowers

3) As roots

4) As seeds
What are glow in the dark mushrooms called?

1) Bioluminescent

2) Biological

3) Biofuel

4) Bioscience
Why are insects helpful to mushrooms?

1) Insects help spread fungal spores

2) Insects eat mushrooms

3) Insects make mushrooms their homes

4) Insects protect mushrooms
Which fungi might you commonly find in a supermarket?

1) Mushrooms

2) Potatoes

3) Yoghurt

4) Cheese
Do fungi feed on rotting plants?

1) Yes

2) No

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Sophie

A former Science subject leader and primary school teacher with four years of experience. I am passionate about Science teaching and learning and believe it empowers children to understand the world around them!

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