Sculpting foraminifera

Filip Maric; Margherita Poto; Heike Jane Zimmermann; Giuliana Panieri

doi:10.7557/8.7060

Sculpting foraminifera

Authors

Filip Maric UiT The Arctic University of Norway https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1265-6205
Margherita Poto UiT The Arctic University of Norway https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6100-9189
Heike Jane Zimmermann UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Giuliana Panieri Department of Geosciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9411-1729

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7557/8.7060

Abstract

Focus:

To appreciate the biodiversity of the Arctic Ocean and ocean floor, with a particular focus on lesser-known species like foraminifera.

Learning objectives:

In this activity, pupils will identify (one, two, or several) foraminifera species living at or close to the Arctic Ocean floor and sculpt them using modelling clay.

Key words:

Foraminifera, Benthic, Planktonic.

Cover of The Oceans Senses Activity Book

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Published

2023-04-28

How to Cite

Maric, F., Poto, M., Zimmermann, H. J., & Panieri, G. (2023). Sculpting foraminifera. Septentrio Educational, (1), 91–93. https://doi.org/10.7557/8.7060