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What do fungus and algae create? Lichen! Discover where lichen lives, how it survives, and how to find the three main types of lichen in a video all about lichen!
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Instructional Ideas
- Take a nature walk outside, have learners look for lichen, and make observations and drawings in their science journals
Classroom Considerations
- Video is included in a series of life science resources
- Best used in a study of photosynthesis
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- The video shows real images of folios lichen, fruticose lichen, and crustose lichen
- A great video to use in a flipped classroom setting
Cons
- Content is presented very quickly as the speaker talks very fast; therefore, pause the video frequently to check for understanding