Hidden Messages: Learning About Our Changing Ocean Through Coral Clues

Provided by: UCI Science Project |Published on: May 1, 2024
Lesson Plans Grades 6-8

Synopsis

  • This multi-day hands-on lesson will teach students about ocean acidification and its impact on coral reefs, helping them understand why most coral reefs are in danger of going extinct.
  • Students will create a model using egg shells and vinegar to illustrate the effects of ocean acidification, create graphics to inform others, and see an example of coral restoration in the Florida Keys.
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Subjects: Chemistry, Biology
Authors: UCI Science Project
Region: North America, USA - South, United States, Global, Florida
Languages: English

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UCI Science Project
UCI Science Project is grounded in research-based educational practices and understands the paradigm shifts needed for the Next Generation Science Standards. Our goal is to support educators as transformative leaders who build capacity in their schools through empowering learning experiences. We are firmly committed to addressing racial, social, and environmental injustices through collaborative efforts that position educators as agents of change for community action.

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