Coral Reefs Are Dying. Here's How We Can Save Them.

Provided by: Hot Mess |Published on: April 27, 2021

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Synopsis

This engaging video clearly explains how climate change is bleaching and damaging coral reefs.
The video also takes a look at measures some scientists are taking to try to rejuvenate reef systems.

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Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: Hot Mess

Region: Global

Languages: English

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The video engages students by incorporating images, music, and text.
The video includes a variety of scientific vocabulary that could be used as a teaching point.

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Students will need to have an understanding of climate change and greenhouse gases.
There is an advertisement before the video and the video content ends at 5 minutes, 45 seconds.

Differentiation & Implementation

Vocabulary cards and definitions could be created to support the information in the video.
Elementary science teachers could use the video as a hook and a discussion point before using the resource The Secret Life of Corals: A Dominican Republic Adventure to further explore the ideas.
High school biology teachers could use this video as a lesson hook before using the data resources Coral Reefs and Global Warming or Resistance to Coral Bleaching to further explore the impact that climate change has on reefs.
Geography teachers could use this resource whilst exploring how environments change over time.

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Coral Reefs Are Dying. Here's How We Can Save Them.

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