Young scholars explore plants. In this plant lesson, students examine organisms to determine which are plants. During this introductory lesson, young scholars explore characteristics of living things.

Students study chloroplasts, their structure and evolution.  In this photosynthesis lesson students experiment with polarized light and the production of chlorophyll.

Fifth graders examine the basic structure of corals and the concept of symbiosis. They watch a Powerpoint Presentation, develop an original pair of organisms living symbiotically, and create an edible model of a coral polyp.

Students become familiar with the concept of spectroscopy or the study of the interaction of matter with electromagnetic radiation. They prepare solutions and measure absorbance at different wavelengths. Pupils comprehend that mater and...

In this paramecium activity, students sharpen their science skills as they color the parts of a paramecium according to the instructions and then respond to 15 analysis questions.

Students photograph living organisms. In this plan for a field trip, students go to a local park or pond and photograph themselves with various living organisms on their scavenger hunt list. The photographs taken are compiled into a...

In this plant parts worksheet, students use provided links to compete questions about plant and their parts. Suggestions and links for additional resources are given.

Students use egg cartons to construct models of coral colonies showing many aspects of the coral's natural history - including the structure of coral polyps and the coral colony's colonial life style.

Tenth graders organize information to explain how photosynthetic bacteria contributed to climatic changes that happened on Earth. Students create a timeline by using a storyboard to tell the story of the change.

Sixth graders listen to music as they reflect on a time they told the truth without hurting anyone. Students listen to a story about a person who falls from a roof and breaks his leg. The person lies about how it happened. Students...

Students study ponds and wetland ecosystems and examine the food chains and webs in them.  In this aquatic ecosystems lesson students answer questions about the diversity of the flora and fauna in a pond. 

In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of multiple choice questions about clownfish. Page includes links to answers and resources.

UC Berkeley offers good examples of green algae. Definition of green algae, habitat, various types of green algae, fossil record, ecology, and morphology.

Article discusses the role blue-green algae plays in stagnant pond water. Also includes information about toxins from algae.

This resource over cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) explains what blue-green algae is, what blooms are and how they are harmful to livestock, how people and animals are effected by exposure to this algae, and more.

What is blue-green algae? Is blue-green algae nutritious? This site answers these questions as well as the use of algae in the treatment of diseases.

Chlorophyta are classified as green algae but may actually be different colors. Its characteristics are described, its significance as a food source for marine organisms, and its positive and negative aspects.

Describes the characteristics of green algae and presents a list of facts about them.

Discusses the dangers of blue-green toxins on humans.

At this site from Wayne's Word, you can check out the pictures of snow banks stained with what looks like watermelon juice! This is a thorough exploration of algae responsible for this phenomenon.

General information on the cyanobacteria, the blue-green algae and the features that make them different from prokaryotic bacteria. Also included are pages that point to more specific info, like life history and fossil records.

A class experiment on cyanobacteria and green algae. The lesson is based on research conducted during a 2008 expedition to study sinkholes in the waters near Thunder Bay, Ontario. An annotated list of websites with source materials and...

Read a passage about creating fuel from algae and answer the follow-up questions.

In this video/lesson series you will learn the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis, and the role of pigments in making plants green (or making them appear green). Also in this collection: news stories from the archives of NBC News and...