Last updated: January 5, 2023
Lesson Plan
Lichens of Acadia
- Grade Level:
- Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
- Subject:
- Science
- Lesson Duration:
- 60 Minutes
- Additional Standards:
- Next Generation Science Standards
2-LS4-1 Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in
different habitats
Essential Question
What is a lichen?
How do lichens benefit the ecosystem?
Objective
Students will learn about the symbiotic relationship between fungus and alga.
Students will also learn to identify some of the more common lichen and their key
characteristics.
Preparation
Walk school ground/trail around school to locate and identify lichens before class-have examples of the three different types if available.
Materials
Students will learn about the symbiotic relationship between fungus and alga. Students will also learn to identify some of the more common lichen and their key characteristics.
Procedure
See lesson for procedure details.