Dive into the world of plankton. The 17th installment of a 23-part NOAA Enrichment in Marine sciences and Oceanography (NEMO) program introduces different types of plankton. Young scientists then use what they have learned to classify plankton from pictures.

Concepts

oceans, oceanography, plankton, marine life, producers, zooplankton, phytoplankton

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners research the taxonomic classification of their favorite marine animals

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should already be familiar with the Linnaean taxonomic system
• The first of several lessons on marine life

Pros

• Activity is contained with the lecture slideshow
• Teacher notes contain additional resources for more information on plankton

Cons

• None