Corals: Adapt or Die

Will corals adapt to changing ocean conditions and survive, or will they be unable to adapt quickly enough and become extinct? Investigate what corals are, how they make a coral reef and the effects of various environmental factors (e.g., increasing water temperature, ocean acidification, addition of nutrients) using a variety of information sources - text, infographic posters, and video. Students will research, draw a conclusion, support and refute that conclusion, and write a final position statement answering the opening question.
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: adaptation, extinction, corals, environmental factors
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Diversity and Ecology

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