Growing Pains: Limiting Nutrients for Algal Growth in Aquatic Ecosystems
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This lesson is designed for upper division undergraduates but can be scaled for lower division undergraduates. Ideally, students have taken a general chemistry course. The background reading and videos provide enough context for undergraduates of multiple levels to engage. This lesson has the strength of including field, lab, and analytical components, but the lesson also has a lot of moving pieces that would benefit from having a team instructor or a TA or two. While I would not necessarily recommend this for a brand-new instructor, this lesson could be something to build piece-by-piece. Ultimately, this lesson could be a unit for one of your classes that incorporates project-based learning and culminates in a larger writing project. Resources provided in addition to the lesson template include student worksheets, laboratory protocols, and datasheet templates.
Source: QUBES
DOI: 10.25334/pj8q-8p46
Author: Vizza, Carmella
Institution: Hawaii Pacific University
Language: English
Subfield: Environmental Chemistry
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7124426749
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