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The Great Plankton Race

Lesson Plan Overview

Students use a variety of materials to construct various models of plankton to gain an understanding of neutral buoyancy.

Source: DEEP-C
Subjects: Marine Biology
Grades: K-2 3-5 6-8
Tags: Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative

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OLP#5: The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems.

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