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This Edible Algae Models activity also includes:
- Edible Models Presentation (.pptx)
- Edible Models Presentation (.pdf)
- Before You Begin Pre-Quiz (.docx)
- Before You Begin Pre-Quiz (.pdf)
- Before You Begin Pre-Quiz Answer Key (.docx)
- Before You Begin Pre-Quiz Answer Key (.pdf)
- Activity Worksheet (.docx)
- Activity Worksheet (.pdf)
- Activity Worksheet Answer Key (.docx)
- Activity Worksheet Answer Key (.pdf)
- Activity Post-Quiz (.docx)
- Activity Post-Quiz (.pdf)
- Activity Post-Quiz Answer Key (.docx)
- Activity Post-Quiz Answer Key (.pdf)
- Juice Sphere Video 1 (.mp4)
- Juice Sphere Video 2 (.mp4)
- Algae Activity Video (.mp4)
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Sometimes it's okay to eat your science experiment. A hands-on activity has pupils create models for algae to learn about its cellular structure. The best part of the experiment? The resulting juice-filled gels are edible—yum!
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Instructional Ideas
- Collaborate with a biology teacher for the activity
Classroom Considerations
- Activity requires some materials; see resource for complete list
- Builds on knowledge from previous lesson (this is the second of two lessons)
Pros
- Provides suggestions on how to modify the activity for different grades
- Includes a diagram for the recommended station setup for the activity
Cons
- Connection to the concept of using algae as biofuels is a bit thin