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This Ocean Drifters lesson plan also includes:
Take a drift in the ocean. Class members watch a video on plankton, the drifters of the ocean. Scholars find out about the different types of plankton and sea jellies. To add a little variety, they use the aquarium webcams to study sea jellies in more detail and record observations and questions for further research.
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Instructional Ideas
- Research zooplankton to find out what they grow into
- Have individuals color the images on the worksheet to match the natural colorization of the items
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes the class has a basic understanding of a food chain
Pros
- Includes an answer key
- There are two webcams showing two varieties of sea jellies allowing for variety in the study
Cons
- None