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What's Down There?
Investigate the coral reefs around Mokolai Island, Hawaii by researching and writing about improving the reef ecosystem. Students map threats to the ecosystem and use the list of key words to assist in their descriptions
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Do Not Bleach!
Students explore the importance of protecting the coral reefs. For this Oceanography lesson, student examine how coral reefs benefit humans, identify major threats to the reefs, and discuss actions to reduce these threats.
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Caution: Do No Bleach!
Students explore coral reef bleaching. In this coral reef lesson, students identify the benefits of coral reefs and the 3 major treats to coral reefs. Students research how to lessen the threats and discuss the actions that need to be...
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Growing A Coral Skeleton
Students research the growth of coral. For this coral polyps lesson, students simulate the growth of coral by using available materials to grow crystals. Students record observations in a scientific journal.
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Sustainable Southern Belize: Coral Health Lesson Plan
Fifth graders investigate coral reefs and the dangers they face by labeling and drawing. In this oceanography lesson, 5th graders view a PowerPoint presentation of photographs of coral reefs in Belize. Students investigate...
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Read Works: Reef Rescue
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text efforts being made to preserve Australia's Great Barrier Reef. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.