Let's Make a Tubeworm!

In this activity, centered on the ecology of a cold-seep community, students will investigate how deep-sea tube worms are adapted for a symbiotic relationship that allows them to survive. As they proceed, they should be able to describe chemosynthesis and contrast it with photosynthesis; describe features and list organisms of cold-seep communities; define symbiosis and provide examples; and describe the anatomy of tube worms and how they obtain their food. Educational levels: Intermediate elementary, Middle school