Coral Reefs in Acid - What is Ocean Acidification?

The goal of this lesson plan is for students to be able to conduct mini-experiments that demonstrate what ocean acidification is and how it affects marine organisms. Students will perform mini-experiments and observe diagrams to help generate a definition of what ocean acidification is, why it is occurring, and how humans can reduce their impact.
Resource ID#: 45972 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: ocean acidification, carbon dioxide, climate change, human impact, coral reefs
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Problem-Solving Task,  Assessment,  Image/Photograph,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Structured Inquiry (Level 2), Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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