Sensational Seaweed

Students will learn the parts of algae, compare them to land plants, and rotate through exploration stations to investigate seaweed close up with their different senses.
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Lesson Plan

Partner

Grade Levels: 3-8

Duration: 45 minutes

Concepts/Skills: Photosynthesis, Primary producer, Habitats, Life science

Objecives:

  • Compare and contrast land plants with kelp to review the structures and functions of parts.
  • Understand that algae is an important producer in aquatic environments.
  • Learn how kelp is adapted to live along the California Coast.
  • Use multiple senses (sight, smell, touch, and taste!) to explore real seaweed samples.