Bioluminescence

Welcome to our In the Know topic for the month of April, Bioluminescence and Light Pollution. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students who are below or above their grade’s reading level.

Grades K-1 students learn about light pollution. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here. Additionally, Grades K-1 students will learn about ways to compare objects. A Spanish translation of the article may be found here.

Grades 2-3 students learn about different bioluminescent organisms. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.

Grades 4-5 students learn about how bioluminescence is the result of a chemical reaction. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.

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