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Algae are organisms that are like plants many cells that let the macroalgae func-
and vegetables. They are commonly tion. The main parts of the macroalgae are
found living in the sea, rivers, lakes or the holdfast, the blade, the frond,
ponds. All algae make energy from the sun. the stipe,
Plants the thallus, the mid-rib
and Seaweed
There are two different types of algae and and the air-bladders.
they are called Macroalgae and Microal- The holdfast has an appearance similar to
gae. the roots of plants but it does not provide
Macroalgae are commonly
Flower
Thallus
Brief Summary
Aim: The overall aim of this lesson is to introduce algae and distinguish
between the different types of algae.
Algae are divided into macroalgae which are commonly known as seaweed
and microalgae which are sometimes known as phytoplankton. Both
macroalgae and microalgae produce oxygen.
Marcoalgae are large algae and they look like plants. They are multicel-
lular as they contain many cells. They contain a holdfast which can be at-
tached to sand, boats or rocks. They contain a stipe similar to a stem of
plants. They contain blades similar to leaves of a plant and a collection
of blades are called fronds. Some macroalgae have air-bladders this
helps them float to the surface to catch the sun. Other macroalgae have
no air-bladders just long flexible stipes.
Macroalgae are divided into brown, green and red macroalgae. The
different colours are due to the pigments brown, green and red pigments
within the macroalgae.
There is another type of marine alga which is called Maerl. These are
very small and are unattached to rocks so they live on the sea bed. They
have a hard calcium crust and are red or brown in colour. Whenever they
die they lose their colour and turn grey.
Microalgae are much smaller organisms. They can only be seen under a
microscope. They are unicellular which means they have only one cell. They
are like floating plants and they are unattached. There are two common
types of microalgae. Diatoms are one variety and they have oil within their
bodies. This helps them to float. Dinoflagelletes are another variety of
microalgae which have flagella. The flagella help the dinoflagellates to
swim. Certain varieties of dinoflagellates glow in the dark at night when
disturbed.
Introduction:
Recall the structure of plants/ flowers. (Use an example of a real plant or flower).
Teacher will explain by the use of an image the difference between macroalgae (seaweed)
and microalgae (phytoplankton).
Pupils will observe that macroalgae and microalgae have different features.
Older pupils may discuss in their own words features of macroalgae (seaweed) and
microalgae.
Activities:
Activity 1- Label the different parts of macroalgae (seaweeds) and a flower.
Activity 2. Select the key words in the box associated with macroalgae, microalgae
and flower.
Activity 3. Show the different varieties of macroalgae and microalgae.
Activity 4. Crossword
Activity 5. Compare the length of different varieties of macroalgae. Draw a graph
of the different lengths.
Final Activity
This will depend on the age of the class and the activity
chosen and focus of the lesson.
Teacher briefly revises the main learning objectives.
Teacher will test the knowledge of pupils by getting them draw their own dia-
gram of a flower and macroalgae and label it.
Teacher and class discuss the differences between plants and algae. Teacher
will write on the board the answers from the pupils. If required the teacher
will show the class the images of macroalgae and microalgae as a visual aid.
Pupils will discuss the different varieties of macroalgae and microalgae and also
the sizes of macroalgae (if Activity- 5 is completed).
Reading
Finding and using information I can find, select, sort and use information for a specific
purpose. LIT 1-14a
Sciences
Planet Earth I can sort living things into groups and explain my decisions.
Biodiversity and SCN 1-01a
Interdependence
Level 2
Literacy and English
Listening and Talking I can identify and discuss the purpose, main ideas and
Finding and using information supporting detail contained within the text. LIT 2-04a
Reading
Finding and using information I can find, select and sort information from a variety of sources
and use this for different purposes. LIT 2-14a
Information Handling I can interpret and draw conclusions from the information
Data Analysis displayed. MNU 2-20a
Sciences
Planet Earth I can relate physical and behavioural characteristics to their
Biodiversity and survival or extinction SCN 2-01a
Interdependence
English
Oral Language Ask questions that will satisfy his/her curiosity and
Reading wonder.
Writing Develop comprehension strategies.
Spell correctly a range of familiar, important and regularly
occurring words.
Mathematics
Measures Length Estimate, measure and record length using metre and
centimetre.
Data- Representing and
interpreting data Represent, read and interpret simple tables and interpret
charts.
Social Environmental and
Scientific Education
(SESE)
Science
Living things Recognise and describe the parts of some living things.
Plants and Animals
Geography
Environmental awareness Observe similarities and differences among plants and
and care - animals in different local habitats.
Caring for my locality
Third class, Fourth class, Fifth class
English
Oral Language- Become aware of new words.
Confidence in using language
Reading- Understand the relationship between text and illustration.
Receptiveness to language
Mathematics
Measures- Measure length using appropriate metric units.
Length
Skills: Record, present findings, sort and group features.thinking, problem solving,
working with others and managing information.
Mathematics and
Numeracy
Measures Understand and use the language associated with length.
Handling Data Discuss and interpret the data extract information from
charts.
Mathematics and
Numeracy
Measures Understand the relationship between units and convert one
metric unit to another.
Skills: Thinking, problem solving, working with others and managing information.
BLADE ROOTS
AIR
LEAF
BLADDER
STIPE HOLDFAST
Select the key words in the box associated with macroalgae, microalgae and flower.
3.__________________ 3.________________ 3._____________
Describe by writing one sentence the differences between macroalgae and microalgae.
Macroalgae
Microalgae
Label the first heading as macroalgae and label the other heading as microalgae.
The teacher will cut out the images on page 11 and provide the pupils with various
photographs of either macroalgae or microalgae labelled a-l.
Ask the pupils why they located certain images under the macroalgae/ microalgae section.
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Lesson One. Page
1. 5. 7.
M O
10. 3. 6.
O A
2.
E E H
8.
B R
13.
F
4. 9.
E
11.
A
12. 14. 15.
C E
G N
16.
T
18. 17.
P O
20.
E P S
19.
1. What is the name of the small red macroalgae 11. What is the name of the substances that gives
that develop a hard crust? both plants and algae their colour? (7 letters)
(5 letters)
12. What is the name of the instrument that you look
2. What is the name of the part of the through to view microalgae? (10 letters)
macroagae that attaches itself to a rock or
boat? (8 letters) 13. What is the name of the structure of the
macroalgae that resembles the leaf?
3. What is the name used to describe the body (5 letters)
of the macroalgae? (7 letters)
14. How many cells do each microalgae have?
4. What helps dinoflagellates swim and moves towards (3 letters)
their food? (8 letters)
15. What do microalgae have inside their bodies to
5. Name a type of microalgae? (6 letters) help them float? ( 3 letters)
6. Where do both macroalgae and microalgae live? 16. What is the name of the structure of a flower
(3 letters) that is similar to the stipe of a macroalgae?
(4 letters)
7. Give the scientific word for seaweed? (10 letters)
17. What is another name often used to describe
8. What is the name of the structure on some mac the body of the macroalgae? (5 letters)
roalgae that help them float? (10 lettters)
18. What is the name of the part of the macroalgae
9. Name the environmental condition which arises that consists of many blades? (5 letters)
when there is an excessive growth of
dinoflagellates? (11 letters) 19. What is the common name of macroalgae?
(7 letters)
10.What is the structure on a flower similar that
resembles the blade on macroalgae? (4 letters) 20. Name another place that algae is also found?
(5 letters)
Lesson One. Page 13
Activity 5: Name
Method:
The length of the macroalgae are given in the table below.
Teacher can show the real images of each species to the pupils.
(The length shown in the table below is an estimated length)
Macroalgae Length
Flower
Air Bladder
Leaf
Frond
Stem
Thallus
Blade
Holdfast
Roots
Stipe
Select the key words in the box associated with macroalgae, microalgae and flower.
Answer:
Macroalgae (seaweed) have blades, holdfast, stipe, air bladders, fronds, thallus. They
have no root system and they do not get their nutrients from the soil.
Microalgae have just one cell and they are able to float in the water. Some microalgae
have flagella to help them swim towards their food. They absorb their nutrients through
their cell wall.
Flowers have stems, leaves, roots, root system that provides them with nutrients from
the soil.
Flowers, macroalgae and microalgae all provide oxygen for the environment.
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Diatom cells can be joined together or can have spines to provide protection. They come
in a variety of shapes spheres, triangle, elliptical, or like star. They are very pretty and
have a silica wall which appears like glass.
Dinoflagellates can swim with the help of the flagella. Look carefully for the flagella. It
appears like a small tail. They appear as individual cells swimming alone.
1. 5. 7.
M D I A T O M M
10. 3. 6.
H O L D F A S T S E A
2.
E E H C
8.
A R A I R B L A D D E R
13.
B F L L O
4. 9.
L F L A G E L L A A
11.
A P U L L
12. 14. 15.
D M I C R O S C O P E G G
E G N I A A
M E L L E
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S T E M B
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18. 17.
S T I P E F R O N D
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20.
S E A W E E D P O N D S
19.
Flower
Air Bladder
Leaf
Frond
Stem
Thallus
Blade
Midrib
Holdfast
Roots
Rock
Stipe
The Algae Family (image 2)
Microalgae Macroalgae
are very small in size and can usually be seen using are big in size and can found on rocks, sand or in the water
a microscope are attached to rocks or sand using their holdfast
are found floating and swimming in the water contain stipe, air-bladders and fronds to
have oil inside their cell to help them float, some microalgae help them float
have flagella to help them swim are multicellular organisms as they have
are unicellular organisms as they only have one cell many cells
live in both freshwater ponds and lakes and also in the sea live in freshwater or the sea and they can be
found washed up on the rocks or the shore
Microalgae - Diatom (image 3)
Cell Wall
Microalgae - Dinoflagellate
Cell Wall
Flagellum