Why Bold Action Is Needed to Save the World's Coral Reefs

Provided by: NowThis Earth |Published on: April 27, 2021

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Synopsis

This video from NowThis Earth emphasizes the importance of protecting coral reefs.
Students learn the importance of mitigating climate change, preventing coral bleaching, and conserving coral reefs.

Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: NowThis Earth

Region: Global

Languages: English

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Prerequisites

Students should be familiar with coral reefs.
Pausing the video during the text portions may ensure all students are able to read it in time.

Differentiation & Implementation

Teachers can use this to demonstrate the extent to which climate change affects ecosystems.
Teachers can follow this video by asking students to provide 3 steps to preserve coral reefs.
Teachers can use this video to explain coral reef bleaching to 6-8th graders.
For a lesson plan on ocean acidification, click here.
For an StC lesson plan in which students will research coral bleaching, click here.

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