Aquatic Fungi in Nature - Memory Game

Ready to introduce aquatic fungi into your outreach or teaching? Here is a simple tool -- ready to print images to use for the classic game Memory (also called Concentration, Matching Game). This card set is specifically designed to introduce the aquatic fungi in an ecological context and can be adjusted for use with people age 3 and up. By selecting different cards and talking points, one can use the cards in many ways to support learning and outreach on aquatic fungi, their roles in ecosystems and foodwebs, and conservation.

Conservation messages:

• Aquatic fungi are vital parts of healthy and diverse aquatic ecosystems.
• Everything is connected.
• Healthy and diverse aquatic ecosystems, including aquatic fungi, are needed to conserve birds and fish.
• Healthy and diverse terrestrial ecosystems are needed to protect and conserve aquatic fungi and ecosystems.

Contents:

• 15 graphics ready to print and use to make Memory Cards for outreach and teaching.
• Introduction document with tips, talking points, instructions, and information about each image.