Algae Beads - Introduction to Algae and Microalgae

Name: Algae Beads - Introduction to Algae and Microalgae
Brand: Algae Research Supply
Availability: InStock

Students explore what algae and microalgae are, how they differ from macroalgae, and why they matter in aquatic ecosystems and biotechnology. The lesson introduces algal diversity, cell structure, evolutionary adaptations, and observation methods used to study microscopic photoautotrophs.

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Grade Level: Middle School, High School, College/University

Estimated Duration: 1 hour

NGSS Standards: HS-LS1-5, HS-LS1-6, HS-LS1-7, HS-LS2-5, SEP Planning and Carrying Out Investigations, SEP Analyzing and Interpreting Data, SEP Constructing Explanations, CCC Cause and Effect, CCC Energy and Matter, CCC Systems and System Models, HS-LS4-4

Education Topic: Microalgae, Photosynthesis, Model Organisms, Biodiversity

AP Biology: AP Bio 3.5, AP Bio 3.6, AP Bio 3.7, AP Bio 3.8, AP Bio SP1, AP Bio SP2, AP Bio SP4, AP Bio SP5, AP Bio SP6, AP Bio 7.7

IB Biology: IB Bio 1.4, IB Bio 2.8, IB Bio 2.9, IB Bio 5.1

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