Palomar Community College District
Wayne's Word: Watermelon Snow Caused by Green Algal Cell
At this site from Wayne's Word, you can check out the pictures of snow banks stained with what looks like watermelon juice! This is a thorough exploration of algae responsible for this phenomenon.
Other
North Dakota State University: Blue Green Algae Poisoning Threatens Livestock
Article discusses the role blue-green algae plays in stagnant pond water. Also includes information about toxins from algae.
Science Daily
Science Daily: Algal Heat Damage and Coral Bleaching
Article identifies elevated water temperature as a cause of coral bleaching due to loss of photosynthetic ability in symbiotic algae.
Other
Skyline College: Phototrophs: Algae and Cyanobacteria
A lab activity where pond water samples are collected to observe the requirements for the growth of phototrophic organisms. To observe these requirements samples are separated into different variable groups. One group is incubated in the...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Algae Plantlike Protists: Self Check Quiz
This multiple-choice quiz on algae and other plantlike protists allows students to get hints for each question and check their answers after submitting.
Other
Microbe World: Experiments
In this hands on site, students will have the opportunity to be amateur microbiologists by performing a number of experiments. Supplies needed can found in the home or at a nearby store.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Ecosystems: Changes in Ecosystems
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the natural changes that take place in an ecosystem, and the negative impact humans can have on ecosystems.
Morning Earth
Biosphere Community: Kingdom Protists: Algae
Students examine the Biology topic of plant-like protists. The tutorial includes definitions, examples, and pictures about algae.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Microbes: Fungi and Algae: Lesson 1
This lesson explains the existence and importance fungi and algae. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Microbes: Fungi and Algae."
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Lichens
Take this ten-question review quiz over the hybrid organism, lichen. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
Other
Perspective Periodicals: The Fungus Kingdom: Lichens
Lichens are one of the most fascinating organisms on this planet. If fact, they are actually composed of two organisms - a fungus and algae. Find out all the amazing facts about this interesting organism.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Pea Soup Ponds
In this activity, students will learn how water can be polluted by algal blooms. They will grow algae with different concentrations of fertilizer or nutrients and analyze their results as environmental engineers working to protect a...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Algae
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of the ecology and classification of algae.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Micro Organisms Don't Drink That Water
If you are looking for an introduction to protozoans and algae, this is a good place to start. You'll view some images of them and explore a few of their basic adaptations for survival.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Plant Like Protists
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Plant-like protists are known as algae. They are a large and diverse group. Plant-like protists are autotrophs. This means that they produce their own food. They...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Microbes: Fungi and Algae
An introduction to the essential characteristics of the microbes fungi and algae.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Protists Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over protists. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Plant Development Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over plant development, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Protists Quiz Ii
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over protists, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Other
Armand Frappier Museum: Micro Discoveries Online: The Microscopic World
This comprehensive exhibit focuses on the wonders of microorganisms, what they are, how they can affect our daily lives, and how they can be manipulated. Videos, games, and animations are included. Teacher resource link explains each...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Algae Blooms
This problem examines the growth of algal blooms in Chesapeake Bay. Students build an exponential function modeling algae concentration based on the information provided, and gain an appreciation for the exponential growth exhibited...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Chapter 19: Protists: Chapter Test Practice
Try these fifteen multiple choice review questions about the Kingdom Protista.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Protists Study Guide
Understand and review the characteristics and diversity of protists.