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Coral Bleaching: Making Our Oceans Whiter
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/04/g68/bowercoral.html
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In this lesson plan, students learn what coral reefs are and about the different types of reefs, the ecology surrounding these productive and important ecosystems, and the human impact on them. Additionally, this lesson provides an opportunity for students to debate whether human contact should be impeded around coral reefs, a constructive approach for defending controversial environmental issues.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Lesson plan
Subject:
  • Ecology
  • Environmental science
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2001 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-003-965
Educational standards:
  • National Geography Standards:
    • Environment and society:
      • How human actions modify the physical env.
    • Places and regions:
      • The physical and human characteristics of places
Related resources:
This resource is referenced by 'America's Backyard: For Educators'
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geography-action/lands.html
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: National Geographic Society