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Read Works

Read Works: Dive Into a Coral Reef

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about coral reefs and some of the sea creatures that call them home. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Dive Into a Coral Reef!

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about some of the animals that live in a coral reef. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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NOAA

Noaa: Ocean Explorer: Keeping Watch on Coral Reefs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students read coral reef tutorials, describe the role of satellites, analyze oceanographic data, and identify actions to reduce threats to these fragile ecosystems. Their goal is to ultimately produce a public education program about...
Unit Plan
Next.cc

Next: Coral Reefs

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the plants, animals and sea life that inhabit coral reefs by completing the five activities. Explore reefs further by clicking on one of the numerous links provided.
Article
NOAA

Noaa: Fisheries: Coral Reefs and the Endangered Species Act [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore a comprehensive petition regarding the legal preservation of coral reefs and learn how the U.S. Endangered Species Act works to protect the reefs. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
Handout
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Coral Reefs

For Students 9th - 10th
What is a coral reef? Why are Coral Reefs important? What is affecting the health of coral reefs? These questions are answered and more information is provided on this easily readable, comprehensive site.
eBook
NOAA

Noaa: International Year of the Ocean: Pacific Coral Reef

For Students 3rd - 8th
"This [online] coral book was created to provide the reader with an introduction to the Pacific's fascinating coral reef ecosystem." The resource is for young students learning about life under the sea. Translated in English, Hawaiian...
Lesson Plan
Climate Literacy

Clean: Coral Bleaching: A White Hot Problem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate coral bleaching using water temperature data from the NOAA National Data Buoy Center. Then they learn about the habitat of corals, the stresses on coral populations, and the impact of increased sea surface...
Article
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Imperiled National Treasures: u.s. Coral Reefs

For Students 9th - 10th
Efforts to protect and conserve coral reefs located in territories of the United States fall into the hands of the USGS. Scientists are working diligently to understand the marine ecosystems so as to determine the exact reasons many are...
Website
US Fish and Wildlife Service

United States Coral Reef Task Force

For Students 9th - 10th
The US Coral Reef Task Force was created to protect and sustain US coral reefs. This website provides general coral reef information as well as updates from the most recent task force meetings.
Handout
US Navy

Department of the Navy: Uss Lexington in Battle of Coral Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is about the part that the USS Lexington played in the Battle of Coral Sea. In 1942 the Lexington fought valiantly and then met her demise.
Website
Other

Stemming the Tide: Battle of the Coral Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed discussion of the Battle of the Coral Sea and the events leading up to it. Includes some pictures.
Website
US Navy

America's Navy: The Battle of the Coral Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief site and description of the Battle of the Coral Sea, fought on May 4-8, 1942. Includes a picture of the battle, and a quote is available by clicking on the picture.
Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Coral Reef Connections

For Students 9th - 10th
Dive in and explore what makes this beautiful world so fragile. In this Web feature, from the PBS series "Evolution," discover how coevolution has shaped the ecological relationships among reef creatures.
Unit Plan
Center for Educational Technologies

Nasa Classroom of the Future: Coral Reefs: Dissappearing Resource

For Students 9th - 10th
Why are the reefs disappearing? Use this site to explore the science behind the issue. Useful at several grade levels.
Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Ancient Coral Reefs

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides characteristics and ancient history of global coral reefs.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Earthlabs: Corals Unit Overview

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Six lab investigations on corals expose students to some of the most current scientific research, data, and visualizations in a way that allows them to become active participants in both learning about and conserving coral reefs.
Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Gorgonian Fan Coral O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
Uncover fascinating facts about the gorgonian fan coral by flipping over this interactive OLogy card.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Coral (Anthozoa)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a brief description and images of coral with information on its habit, diet, and status as an endangered species.
Article
Other

Florida Department of Environmental Protection: Climate Change and Coral Reefs

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the devastating effects climate change is having on Florida's coral reef ecosystems.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Conserving Our Spectacular, Vulnerable Coral Reefs

For Students 9th - 10th
How do coral reef conservationists balance the environmental needs of the reefs with locals who need the reefs to survive? Joshua Drew draws on the islands of Fiji and their exemplary system of protection, called "connectivity," which...
Handout
NOAA

Noaa: Fisheries: Staghorn Coral

For Students 9th - 10th
Threats and Concerns, characteristics, and distribution are the topics examined in this informative coral site.
Activity
Texas A&M University

Ocean World: Coral Reefs

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that coral is actually an animal? This site uncovers information on these sea creatures as well as provides links to other coral reef sites.
Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Corals and Coral Reefs

For Students 5th - 8th
Discover interesting facts about coral reefs and what corals eat.

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