KS3 Mars mission what are fungi?
Resource overview
KS 3
10 mins
Invite your pupils to discover facts about fungi with this infographic.
Topics covered
fungi, environmentHow to use this resource
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Display the infographic on your whiteboard for a whole class approach or print for pupils to read independently
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You could use these infographics as part of a classroom display
Background
In the future there may be human settlements on Mars. This will be a challenging process.
How will the settlers be able to grow food, make products, heal illnesses and injuries?
Decisions will have to be made about what can initially be brought from Earth in order to make the colonisation successful.
Should fungi be included in the initial colonisation?
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