Psychedelics, mind control, radiation-eating: The secret superpowers of fungi - Max G. Levy
Channel: TED-Ed
This video reveals surprising fungal abilities—from breaking down toxins to influencing animal behavior—helping curious kids understand why fungi are essential to life on Earth.
Short animated lessons on big ideas. Best for tweens ready for abstract concepts.
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Co-viewing with discussion significantly improves learning outcomes from video (Strouse et al., 2013; Mendelsohn et al., 2010).
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