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ERIC Number: EJ1454606
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Dec
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-2168-8273
EISSN: EISSN-2168-8281
Mycology in the Agriscience Classroom: A Curriculum Based on Wild Foraged Mushroom Certification
Carley Kratz; Aaron McKim; Gregory Bonito
Natural Sciences Education, v53 n2 e70000 2024
The overarching goal of this impact project is to make mycology accessible to more agriscience educators and students. Lesson plans were prepared to link core competencies and science standards to the Wild-Foraged Mushroom certification. Incorporating mycology into the classroom has many benefits, including discussions on food safety and regulation, the role of ecology in agroecosystems, and taxonomic identification skills. Fungi also play many different roles in the ecosystem, including decomposers, mutualists, and parasites. Lesson plans in three topic areas were produced: mushroom identification and fungal ecology, mushroom growth and food safety, and mushrooms as a renewable resource. Examples of hands-on learning and connections to the Wild-Foraged Mushroom certification are provided. This certification is available in the state of Michigan; however, lessons could be adapted for use in other regions of the United States. Looking at taxonomy, ecology, food science, and economics through the lens of mycology is an engaging way to motivate students while potentially helping them earn a certification.
Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2191/en-us
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Michigan
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A