Begin the lesson by introducing the fascinating world of fungi, highlighting their unique characteristics and ecological roles. Use engaging visuals to capture students' interest.

Play a short clip from the 'All About Fungi' video to provide an overview of fungi types and their importance in ecosystems.

Explain the characteristics and types of fungi, including mushrooms, puffballs, molds, and yeasts. Discuss their reproduction processes such as spore release and budding.

Use diagrams and images to illustrate the structure of fungi and their role as decomposers in nutrient cycling.

Watch the 'Characteristics of Organisms' video to understand how fungi differ from plants and animals in their survival needs and ecological roles.

Engage students in a discussion about the beneficial and harmful impacts of fungi on humans, plants, and animals.

Conduct the 'Growing Bread Mold' experiment to observe the effects of temperature on mold growth. This hands-on activity helps students understand fungal reproduction and environmental factors influencing growth.

Assign the 'Comparing Plants and Fungi' worksheet to reinforce understanding of the differences and similarities between these two groups of organisms.

Use the 'Bacteria, Protists and Fungi – Comprehension' assessment to evaluate students' grasp of key concepts related to fungi and their classification.

Facilitate a class discussion to reflect on the ecological roles and human uses of fungi. Encourage students to share what they found most interesting about fungi.

Conclude the lesson with the 'The Six Kingdoms of Life' assessment to test comprehension of biological classification and the role of fungi within it.