What Is Algae? Types & Uses for Kids 🌱

Algae is all around us and has many important uses. But what exactly is Algae and what are the different types of algae? We will learn about this and more in this video all about algae for kids! Algae (alga is the singular spelling) are a type of plant-like living things that make their food just like all other plants, from sunlight by photosynthesis.

Algae are commonly found living in the sea, oceans, rivers, lakes, ponds, or even in aquariums. There are two different types of algae: macroalgae and microalgae. Macroalgae are something you are very familiar with-- seaweed. Microalgae are referred to as phytoplankton. Micro- means very small, so think of them as small plants that live in the ocean, rivers, ponds, or lakes.

There are many different kinds of Algae from Seaweed, to Brown, Green and Red Algae and all have different purposes that we explore in the video! We also invite you to download our FREE comprehensive Algae lesson plan that is packed full of more content, activities, algae worksheets and more! Download the free resource here: https://learnbright.org/lessons/science/algae/

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