Welcome to our In the Know topics for the month of September, Mushroom Month. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students who are below or above their grade’s reading level.
Grades K-1 students learn that mushrooms are not a plant or an animal. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here. Additionally, Grades K-1 students will learn about the first hot air balloon flight. A Spanish translation of the article may be found here.
Grades 2-3 students learn that mushrooms break down dead plants, and help clean up forests. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Grades 4-5 students learn the definitions of fungus and decomposers. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
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