Product Overview
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
