Kelp Forest: Structures of Survival

Students make observations of giant kelp & sea otters, and compare features of giant kelp with land plants. Create a visual model representing its structures and to determine the function of each structure. During a beach field trip, students compare structures on different types of seaweed and determine if that structure supports survival, growth, reproduction, or behavior. Students complete a beach cleanup activity, where they collect and analyze data about marine debris and discuss it's impact on kelp forest ecosystems.

OfferingsOfferings
  • Direct teaching, Field trips, Materials & supplies
AudiencesAudiences
  • 4th Grade Students / Youth
LocationLocation
    On K-12 school campus
  • Virtual
TimingTiming
    During school day
ThemesThemes
  • Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat)
  • Marine & Coastal
  • Outdoor Learning
Academic AlignmentAcademic Alignment
    Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
  • Other
  • : California Environmental Principles
LanguagesLanguages
    English
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