Bio Viewer Slide Set The Kingdom Fungi

Introduce students to the unique and often overlooked world of fungi with the Bio Viewer Slide Set - The Kingdom Fungi. This engaging educational tool allows learners to explore fungal structures and reproductive features through a set of eight stained micrographs, expertly captured on 35mm film.

The slides reveal intricate hyphae, spores, and mycelial networks under ideal conditions, offering a hands-on way to connect theoretical concepts with real biological imagery. Suitable for use with the Bio Viewer or standard microscopes, this set helps demystify fungi's role in ecosystems, decomposition, and symbiosis. Instructions are included for guided exploration and identification.

Educational Benefits:

• Helps visualise fungi's unique cell structure and function.
• Supports classification lessons within the five kingdoms of life.
• Enhances understanding of nutrient cycling and decomposition.
• Promotes appreciation for fungal biodiversity and ecological importance.

Classroom Ideas::

• Integrate into lessons comparing fungi with plants and animals.
• Use alongside live fungi samples or mushroom spore print activities.
• Encourage students to research fungi types represented on the slides.
• Combine with composting projects or nature walks focused on fungi.

Specifications:

• Includes 1 slidoscope (35mm film) with 8 fungi-themed stained slides.
• Shows fungal structures like spores, hyphae, and reproductive cells.
• Compatible with Bio Viewer and microscopes.
• Instruction guide provided for student support.
• Ideal for science units on classification, ecology, and microbiology.
• Reusable and built for long-term classroom use.