Coral Reefs Are Dying. Here's How We Can Save Them.
Provided by: Hot Mess|Published on: April 27, 2021
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Videos
Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: Hot Mess
Region: Global
Languages: English
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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.
Teaching Materials
Positives
- 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.
Additional
- 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.
A devastating consequence of climate change has been the dying off of coral reefs, which are an invaluable natural resource found across the globe. This PBS video takes a look at how scientists are working to save them. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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