Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Let it Grow and See What Happens

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in an experiment in which they try to stop algae from growing. In groups, they develop a hypothesis and test it while making changes to the experiment along the way. They make observations and organize their data...
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Curated OER

Testing Growth of Algae

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students participate in an experiment in which they test the growing rate of algae. They test the algae in different elements recording their observations. They share their results with the class and discuss.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Water Quality and Nitrates & Phosphates

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine the effects of nitrates and phosphates on the dissolved oxygen levels in different water sources. In this series of 3 lessons, they consider the reasons for nitrate and phosphate level increases and their effects on...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Is There Seaweed/Algae in Your Food?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discover that seaweed/algae is a small part of the resources the oceans provide. By investigating common household products, students discover that human senses are not enough to detect the presence of seaweed/algae in food.