Algae Adventures

Algae Adventures

Examine the environmental impact of everyday materials as students craft algae-based polymers and modify their properties through chemical reactions, fostering innovative solutions in this hands-on STEM lesson for 6th-10th graders.

Topics

  • sustainable materials
  • natural polymers
  • chemical reactions
  • alginate molds
  • green chemistry
  • responsible production
  • HS-PS1-6
  • MS-PS1-3
  • MS-PS1-2
  • MS-PS1-1
  • algae polymers
  • biomaterials