How Small? How Big? How Much? - April 2008 Activity of the Month

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Audience:
Grades K-4Grades 5-8

National Science Education Content Standards:
Standard A: Science as Inquiry
Standard D: Earth and Space Science
Standard E: Science and Technology


Keywords: size, measurement, math, foraminifera,

In this activity, students investigate relative size using foraminifera. They explore averages, magnification, and the importance of forams to the oceanic food chain.