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In class, we spoke about the 'birth' of a mushroom. Now I would like you to observe where and how mushrooms grow, and how they interact with their environment.
Watch the video then complete the following activities.

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"Fantastic Fungi" time-lapses by Stephen Axford

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How did the fungi in the video interact with the environment around them?

Think about:

~What animals and insects were around?
~What surfaces did you see mushrooms growing on?
~What happened after mushrooms reached their full height?
~Does the environment look moist or dry?
~Were the mushrooms camouflaged with their environment? Why do you think this is?

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We spoke in class about Autumn being the best season to find mushrooms here in Victoria, and that time is now!
Rug up with some boots and a coat and go outside to see if you can find some mushrooms! You may have to look closely at trees or fallen logs, rustle in fallen leaves on the floor or look under tall trees. Ask an adult to go for a walk with you to see what you can find.
Remember, don't touch any mushrooms as some can be poisonous!
Bring a camera and take photos of any mushrooms you find. I'd like you to bring these photos into class with you to share your findings with the class.

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Write 1/2 to 1 page in your field notes book describing what you have observed about mushrooms.
Include your favourite thing you have learnt.
Include your answers to the questions in the 'Think...' section.

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Using your school water colour paints, paint an image in your field notes book of the most interesting mushroom you encountered. This may be from the video or a mushroom you have found yourself.
Make sure to include the surrounding environment!

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Can you describe the common shape and structure of most mushrooms you have seen in the video?