What's Cool About Kelp Forests? Info Text / Environments

What's Cool About Kelp Forests? Facts & Coloring Pages

Two Pages / Black and White

Designed for grades 3-5, explore the importance of kelp in marine ecosystems, its uses in human culture, and its potential in combating climate change.

This resource not only meets educational standards but also encourages a deep appreciation for marine ecosystems. It inspires students to think critically about environmental issues and the role of natural resources in sustainable living.

Perfect for both classroom and remote learning settings, this resource is an essential addition to your science curriculum.

• Coloring areas
• Habitat Facts
• What Kelp Is Used For
• Carbon Sequestration - info and vocab description
• Biofuel Potential
• Kelp Joke :)

Educational Standards Alignment:

Common Core State Standards (CCSS):

Reading Informational Text: Students will analyze and interpret informational texts about kelp ecosystems, improving their comprehension skills (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.1)

Writing: Students can create informative texts to explain their understanding of kelp and its importance (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2)

Speaking and Listening: Engage in discussions about kelp and present findings (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1)

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):

Life Science: Students will explore the interdependence of organisms in the kelp forest ecosystem (MS-LS2-4)

Earth and Space Science: Understanding how kelp contributes to carbon sequestration aligns with lessons on Earth's systems (MS-ESS3-3)

Engineering Design: Students can brainstorm and design a model for sustainable kelp farming, integrating principles of environmental science (MS-ETS1-1).