Research Lesson: Coral Reefs
Created by Teacher(s): Emily Pepitone|Published on: September 26, 2023
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: English Language Arts
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: North America, USA - West, United States, Hawai'i
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students examine the relationship between climate change, coral reefs, and ocean organisms, strengthening their sense of responsibility and Hawai’i.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students learn about current threats to the ocean, summarize their observations of zooxanthellae, and develop connections between their favorite ocean hobby and threats to ocean life.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students explore the role of coral reefs in maintaining biodiversity through a jigsaw-style reading and create a one-page group summary.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students research a local ocean organism and create a first-person narrative exploring the connections between climate change, coral reefs, and their oceanic organisms.
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Emily Pepitone
AP Language, 11th Grade English Teacher
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