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The Code In The Water: An Investigation Into Harmful And Non-Harmful Algal Blooms, Samantha Fortin
The Code In The Water: An Investigation Into Harmful And Non-Harmful Algal Blooms, Samantha Fortin
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Grades: 9-12 Subjects: Biology | Environmental Science | Oceanography
Algal blooms can be detected using the DNA extracted from water samples. This activity allows students to identify algae and understand the causes of algal blooms.
Trees Of The Seas, Michelle Woods
Trees Of The Seas, Michelle Woods
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Grades: 6-8 Subjects: Biology | Life Science
What are harmful algal blooms and why do they occur?
In this lesson plan, students will run their own experiments to investigate how eutrophication can cause harmful algal blooms and investigate strategies for preventing them.
How Green Is It? Learning Light And Electromagnetic Spectrum Properties By Measuring Algae. Subjects: Physical Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Life Science Grades: 9-12, Alice Besterman
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This lesson plan allows students to apply knowledge of light absorption and reflectance to reveal information about an invasive species in the environment. Students will incorporate art and quantitative analysis to form and test a hypothesis through plotting provided data, interpreting graphs, and answering discussion questions that require deeper thinking.