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Exploring Lichen

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Exploring Lichen

Lichen is very common throughout the world—and often overlooked. However, once people notice it, their curiosity is spiked! It is an extremely interesting living thing and looking at lichen through a magnifier is an experience not to be missed. It can be like looking at plants from an extraterrestrial planet or like snorkeling through coral reefs. This activity walks learners through finding different shapes, colors, and kinds of lichen as well as learning about how lichen grows.

Self-guided activity, best for learners 6-years-old and older, or younger learners with adult support.

Materials:
  • Hand lens or magnifier (optional)

Guidance Documents

Flip Card Activities - Background InformationPDF

Preparation & Engagement Guidance - Exploring LichenPDF

Signage:

Activity Sign - Exploring LichenPDF

Activity Sign - Exploración de liquenPDF

Activity:

Flip Cards - Exploring LichenPDF

Flip Cards - Exploring Lichen - with Printing & Crop LinesPDF

Tarjetas - Exploración de liquenPDF

Tarjetas - Exploración de liquen - with Printing & Crop LinesPDF
Exploring Lichen Card: Looking at lichen up close is kind of like snorkeling in a coral reef!

Topics: Nature & Environment

Activity Type: Outdoor Activity

Language: Spanish, English