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Sometimes the little things cause the most damage. Scholars watch a video in the ACS Reactions playlist to learn about algal blooms. They listen to an explanation about how these blooms form and how they are harmful to people and the environment.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners research any algal bloom events that may have occurred in local areas
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes knowledge of amino acids
- Note that the video briefly mentions cocaine
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Includes some recent algal bloom events to make the topic more relevant
- Pictures and video footage help hold viewer interest
Cons
- None