Early Secondary School Resources

For 11-14 year olds

The following activities are ideally aimed at 11 to 14 year olds (Years 7-9, KS3) but they can be modified to cater for the younger age groups or used as extension material for the more able KS2 pupils.

Teachers and educators might find it helpful to look at Primary School Resources where a general introduction to fungi is given.

Polyporus squamosus: The Dryad's saddle (photo © ama)

Activity 1: Build a tree

Activity 2: Mushroom Murder mystery

Activity 3: Foraying using a key