Explorers Phytoplankton Mighty Microscopic Marvels Project Resources

Dive into the microscopic world of phytoplankton! Children will discover how these tiny organisms are much more than simple plants and play a critical role in the ocean's food web. The program explores the diverse phytoplankton family, marine science, and the concept of harmful algal blooms. The resource merges science and art, encouraging children to view the mighty microscopic world through a fun, interactive activities.

Teachers Guides

Teachers Guide And Lesson Plans

The Explorers Phytoplankton Mighty Microscopic Marvels Project Teachers Guide and Lesson Plans provides links to resources including a range of lesson plans including making phytoplankton nets, examining phytoplankton under microscopes, to creating art works, stories and films inspired by artists, and creators.

 

Presentation Module

Introduction to Phytoplankton Presentation

The Explorers Phytoplankton Mighty Marvels Introduction to Phytoplankton Presentation is packed with images and content for teachers to use in the classroom. This supports the lesson plans developing children’s creative and communication skills, and their competencies in a range of cross curricular subjects including STEAM subjects.

 

Childrens Book Guide

Explorers Children’s Guide to Phytoplankton Book

The Explorers Phytoplankton Mighty Marvels Children’s Guide to Phytoplankton book is filled with fun facts and information about phytoplankton, photosynthesis, and the ocean food web. It also dives into the science and technology used to research phytoplankton, and the amazing art inspired by phytoplankton.

 

WorkBooks

Explorers Children’s Guide to Phytoplankton WorkBook

The Explorers Phytoplankton Mighty Marvels Children’s Workbook provides children with fun educational activities learning about plankton including zooplankton, phytoplankton, photosynthesis, the ocean food web. It also includes art and science activities inspired by phytoplankton.