Plankton

Plankton, the base of the food chain, is collected and then viewed under an optical microscope. Students learn about and identify phytoplankton and zooplankton and discover plankton’s importance to the health of our environment.

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Plankton, the base of the food chain, is collected and then viewed under an optical microscope. Students learn about and identify phytoplankton and zooplankton and discover plankton’s importance to the health of our environment.

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Plankton

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Student Worksheets

Plankton Identification Sheets

Plankton Identification Sheets
 
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Post-Video Activity

Demonstrate Algae Blooms

Demonstrate Algae Blooms
 
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Post-Video Activity

Demonstrate Bioaccumulation

Demonstrate Bioaccumulation
 
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