Botany I – Lesson 6

Lesson 6: Algae and Seaweed

Today we will look at plants that live in water: algae and seaweed. While there are some similarities, there are also differences.

Bookwork: Draw and label the breathing plant.

Review:

1. How old do scientists believe algae is?
2. How small can the species get?
3. How big can the species get?
4. How many species of algae are there?
5. How many species of seaweed are there?
6. Where type of water does algae grow in?
7. Where type of water does seaweed grow in?
8. What depth of water does algae and seaweed grow in? 9. What are otters relationship to seaweed?

Jacquelynn - Waldorf Middle School

Jacquelynn Kolenko

Teacher

Waldorf education has been a passion of Jacquelynn’s for the past 20 years, both as a parent, and in her journey as a high school and classroom teacher in the private and public charter schools.