Follow the Rain (Teacher Pack)

World-famous fungi hunters Stephen Axford and Catherine Marciniak invite audiences on a unique expedition into the wilderness of Australia, where the symbiotic dance between fungi, plants and animals, unlocks nature’s greatest secrets.

Visually captivating, a symphonic treat and incredibly entertaining, 'Follow the Rain' is an exploration of the world of fungi the likes of which we have never seen. It combines a decade of research and passion, magnificent fungi timelapses and footage, and the most incredible fungal stories.

Curriculum Links:

The activities in this teacher pack are relevant to students in Years 3-8 in the learning areas of:

• Science (Biological Sciences, Science as a Human Endeavour, Science Inquiry Skills)
• English (Media)
• The Arts

Key themes explored include:

• Classification of fungi
• Role of fungi in the environment
• Fungi discoveries and research
• Contribution of the the arts (photography and film) to scientific study
• Citizen science