Lesson Plan

What is Algae?

long green strings of algae in the ocean

Grade Level:: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Subject:: Science
Lesson Duration:: 60 Minutes
Additional Standards:: NGSS
MS-LS 2-1
MS-LS 2-2
MS-LS2-3
MS-LS2-4

Essential Question

Where does algae come from and how does it affect the ecosystem (especially
intertidal zone)?

Objective

Students will be able to:
● Describe light waves and where they come from.
● Write the equation of photosynthesis.
● Explain how differences in light interactions and food will impact the
growth of algae.
● Explain how these impacts affect food webs especially in the intertidal
zones.

Preparation

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Materials

Students will be introduced to algae and research the different kinds. Students then will make algae in the classroom and take a field trip to see and observe macroalgae.

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