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5.
Table 2.1 below lists some ideas on the artistic process that students may wish to apply.
Table 2.1
Artistic Skill
Teaching Tool
Size
Objects in proportion to one another
Color
Use of multiple colors on color wheel
Complementary colors
Use of opposite pairs of colors on color wheel
Harmony
Use of adjacent colors on color wheel, use of similar shapes
Unity
Visually appealing linkage of elements
2D object to 3D
Use of shading
6.
During the last ~20 minutes of class, students will briefly present their drawings and describe why the selected
adaptations are useful to the phytoplankton’s survival. The students should also explain the name they chose
for their phytoplankton. Encourage students to give positive and constructive feedback on each other’s
creations. Use the GRADING SHEETS – Lesson 2: Design Your Own Phytoplankton to score the students' work.
Assessment and Clean‐up:
1.
Collect the oil pastels and PHYTOPLANKTON ID GUIDE – Lesson 1: Phytoplankton Microscopy Lab.
2.
If you plan to complete additional lessons from this kit, please do not have students complete the post‐survey
(this will be done after Lesson 3) and do not complete the
TEACHER EVALUATION at this time.
3.
If you are not completing additional lessons:
Please have students complete the post‐survey found in Lesson 1 (you will need to make one photocopy
per student). As the students are completing the post‐survey, we would be grateful if you would
complete the TEACHER EVALUATION of this kit. All comments, corrections, and suggestions are very
welcome. If you prefer, you can complete the evaluation online (see TEACHER EVALUATION for website
address).
Re‐pack the kit. Double check that all the items are included and in their proper place by completing the
SUPPLY CHECKLIST. Please make a note of missing, broken, or damaged items so that they can be
replaced. Please pack the kit so that the materials are stored as they were when you received them.
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GRADING SHEETS
Lesson 2: Design Your Own Phytoplankton
Design your own phytoplankton!
Phytoplankton name with imaginary part and scientific part
____/ 2
At least two new adaptations for survival
____/ 2
Easy to see, image fills whole page
____/ 2
Presentation (appropriate, clear, etc.)
____/ 4
Total
____/ 10
Design your own phytoplankton!
Phytoplankton name with imaginary part and scientific part
____/ 2
At least two new adaptations for survival
____/ 2
Easy to see, image fills whole page
____/ 2
Presentation (appropriate, clear, etc.)
____/4
Total
____/ 10
Design your own phytoplankton!
Phytoplankton name with imaginary part and scientific part
____/ 2
At least two new adaptations for survival
____/ 2
Easy to see, image fills whole page
____/ 2
Presentation (appropriate, clear, etc.)
____/ 4
Total
____/ 10
Design your own phytoplankton!
Phytoplankton name with imaginary part and scientific part
____/ 2
At least two new adaptations for survival
____/ 2
Easy to see, image fills whole page
____/ 2
Presentation (appropriate, clear, etc.)
____/ 4
Total
____/ 10
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provided in Lesson 1
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TEACHER GUIDE
Lesson 3: Zooplankton Microscopy Lab
Time Required:
50 minutes. Advance preparation requires another 1 to 2 hours.
Structure:
Students will investigate and identify marine zooplankton using the digital dissecting microscope (45
minutes). We recommend students divide into small groups of 4–6 students. Materials are provided for five groups.
Finally, they will complete a post‐survey (5 minutes); the pre‐survey was given at the beginning of Lesson 1.
Materials:
(Paper materials contained in binder are shown in BOLD CAPS)
Materials are provided for 5 groups. We suggest 4–
6 students per group.
1.
MATERIALS PHOTO GUIDE – Lesson 3: Zooplankton Microscopy Lab
2.
STUDENT WORKSHEET – Lesson 3: Zooplankton Microscopy Lab
3.
ZOOPLANKTON ID guide (Drifting Along) – Lesson 3: Zooplankton Microscopy Lab (5 in Inner Box)
4.
PLANKTON SURVEY – Lessons 1, 2, and 3: Version 1 or 2
5.
TEACHER ANSWER KEY to PLANKTON SURVEY – Lessons 1, 2, and 3: Version 1 or 2
6.
GLOSSARY
7.
Plankton net with attached line
8.
Plastic bottle to transport plankton to the classroom (1)
9.
Squeeze bottle to rinse sample from net (1)
10.
Plankton sieve (1)
11.
Plastic beakers (5)
12.
Plastic droppers (5)
13.
Petri dishes (5)
14.
Dissecting needles: straight (2) and curved (1)
15.
Motic digital dissecting microscope (1) and cords (2) for microscope set‐up
16.
ThinkPad computer and power cord
17.
Motic Images Plus CD
18.
Motic Live Imaging Module: Quick Start Guide
19.
Motic Instruction Manual SMZ‐143
20.
Extra microscope parts
Materials Not Included in this Kit but Needed for Lesson 3:
21.
Projector
Advance Preparation:
1.
Photocopy or print the
STUDENT WORKSHEET – Lesson 3: Zooplankton Microscopy Lab (one per student).
2.
Photocopy or print the appropriate version of the PLANKTON SURVEY – Lessons 1, 2, and 3 (one per student;
provided in Lesson 1) and the GLOSSARY (one per student; provided in the GLOSSARY tab).
3.
Conduct a plankton tow to collect a zooplankton sample.
a)
You can either collect the sample on your own, or make this a class field trip. Grab the plankton net
with attached line, plastic bottle, and squeeze bottle, and head down to the ocean. The plankton net
has very small holes (80 µm), which are large enough to allow water to pass through but small enough
to trap the zooplankton inside the collection cup (or cod end) at the end of the net.
b)
Fill the squeeze bottle with seawater.
c)
SLOWLY tow the plankton net through the water, either by attaching the line to the back of a kayak /
boat or by walking along a pier. Best towing speed is about 2 knots (a slow walk). If the current is fast
enough to stream the net (like a flag in the wind), you can just let the current flow through the net.
Caution: The net can tear easily so watch out for rocks, reefs, protrusions from piers, etc. Also, keep the
net out of the shore break or you may get a net full of sand.