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Algae: Tiny Plants with Big Energy Potential Lesson PlanAlgae: Tiny Plants with Big Energy Potential Lesson Plan
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Teach Engineering
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5th - 7th
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Algae: Tiny Plants with Big Energy Potential

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This Algae: Tiny Plants with Big Energy Potential lesson plan also includes:
  • Edible Algae Models
  • Algae: Tiny Plants with Big Energy Potential Presentation (.pptx)
  • Algae: Tiny Plants with Big Energy Potential Presentation (.pdf)
  • Algae Pre-Quiz (.docx)
  • Algae Pre-Quiz (.pdf)
  • Algae Pre-Quiz Answer Key (.docx)
  • Algae Pre-Quiz Answer Key (.pdf)
  • Algae Pre-Quiz (.docx)
  • Algae Pre-Quiz (.pdf)
  • Algae Post-Quiz Answer Key (.docx)
  • Algae Post-Quiz Answer Key (.pdf)
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My, what big energy potential you have! Scholars learn about the energy potential of using algae as a biofuel. A PowerPoint presentation first describes the structure of algae and then how researchers use algae as biofuel to produce energy.

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Concepts

algae, energy, biofuels, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the quizzes as homework (especially if time is a factor)

Classroom Considerations

  • Note that there is an associated activity, Edible Algae Models, for the lesson (this is the first of a two-part series)
  • Pupils should be familiar with forms of energy

Pros

  • Includes pre- and post-lesson quizzes, along with answer keys
  • Provides detailed instruction information for each slide of the presentation

Cons

  • None

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