Welcome to our In the Know topic for December, Kelp Forests. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.
Grades K-1 explore what lives in a kelp forest. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here. Additionally, students will ask questions about what they see. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Grades 2-3 discover how animals and people depend on kelp forests. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Grades 4-5 delve into the environmental importance of kelp forests and explore what people can do to protect kelp. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
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