Plankton Portal

Can I use Plankton Portal in the classroom?

Of course! Plankton Portal, just like all the Zooniverse projects, offers students a unique opportunity to explore real scientific data, while making a contribution to cutting-edge research. Each image is marked by multiple volunteers, so it’s okay if students don't identify and mark all of the plankton correctly. That being said, the task itself is simple enough that we believe most people can take part and make a worthwhile contribution regardless of age.

What resources are there to support use in the classroom?

Videos are a great tool to introduce students to the fascinating, diverse, and sometimes bizarre undersea world of plankton. Here are a couple of our favorites.

• The secret life of plankton (TED Education video) by Tierney Thys, Christian Sardet, Noe Sardet and Sharif Mirshak
• Plankton Chronicles by Christian Sardet, Noe Sardet and Sharif Mirshak
• There’s no such thing as a jellyfish by Steve Haddock, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
• The Zooniverse launched Zooniverse Classroom where educators can find and share educational resources relating to Plankton Portal and the other Zooniverse citizen science projects. Have any ideas for how to use the project in the classroom? Please share your lesson ideas or resources on the Zooniverse Classroom!

How can I keep up to date with education and Plankton Portal?

Plankton Portal Blog and @PlanktonPortal twitter feed are great places to keep up to date with the latest science results.