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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Lichen Hunt: Identifying/classifying Lichens by Their Physical Char

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this activity, students will learn what a lichen is. They will be able to explore the school forest in order to pick their own lichen to identify and classify into a group according to its physical characteristics. Students will also...
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Perspective Periodicals: The Fungus Kingdom: Lichens

For Students 9th - 10th
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.