This lesson plan provides an activity in which students can learn about how algae is used in the food they eat. The lesson plan includes background information as well as instructions for in-class and take-home parts of the activity.
Subject: Biology:Ecology:Habitats:Marine, Water Column, Biology, Microbiology:Microbiology and Health, Biology:Microbiology Resource Type: Activities:Classroom Activity, Lab Activity Grade Level: Intermediate (3-5), Primary (K-2), General Public, High School (9-12), Middle (6-8) Ocean Environments: Coastal and Estuarine, Surface Waters Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:EcologyKeywords: Carrageenan, Alginate, Beta carotene