ACTIVITY - PHYTO OR ZOO
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Phyto or Zoo? - COSEE Coastal Trends 
Lesson PlanSummary
Students are introduced to different phytoplankton and zooplankton and build their own dichotomous key through an inquiry based lesson
Concept: Ocean life diversity
There is a high diversity of life in the ocean with a wide range of functions and interactions.
There is a high diversity of life in the ocean with a wide range of functions and interactions.
National Science Education Standards
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9-12 A Science as Inquiry
Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Understandings about scientific inquiry
9-12 C Life Science
Interdependence of organisms
Matter, energy, and organization in living systems
Ocean Literacy Essential Principles (PDF booklet): Ocean Life and Ecosystems
Life on an Ocean Planet text reference (book link): Chapters 5 and 6. A Survey of Life in the Sea
(click a standard to show activities that meet it)
9-12 A Science as Inquiry
Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Understandings about scientific inquiry
9-12 C Life Science
Interdependence of organisms
Matter, energy, and organization in living systems
Ocean Literacy Essential Principles (PDF booklet): Ocean Life and Ecosystems
Life on an Ocean Planet text reference (book link): Chapters 5 and 6. A Survey of Life in the Sea
90+ mins
