The Magic of Mangroves Secondary Lesson Plan
Provided by: UCI Science Project|Published on: June 29, 2022
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Lesson Plans
Subjects: Biology
Authors: UCI Science Project, The Ocean Agency
Region: Asia, Global, Oceania
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- This resource about the importance of mangrove forests includes a lesson plan, teacher slides, extension activities, and a wealth of additional links and resources.
- Students will learn about the benefits of mangrove ecosystems, the threats against mangroves, and what can be done to protect and conserve mangroves.
- This lesson is designed to take one 50-minute session, but optional extension activities make it possible to extend the lesson over multiple teaching sessions.
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This resource has all the necessary information and materials for teachers to deliver a high-quality lesson with engaging visuals and student activities.
- Teachers can use the notes on each slide to plan their lesson, as well as the talk moves document to focus on encouraging student discourse.
- This lesson plan comes with two additional extension activities to help empower students to take action and protect mangroves.
Additional Prerequisites
- To participate in the extension activities, students should have access to technology.
- This resource comes with directions for Adobe Creative Cloud Express so that teachers can assist students in making digital infographics or videos. If teachers plan to use this technology, they should familiarize themselves by reading through the document ahead of time.
Differentiation
- English language arts classes could use this resource as a research component before students write a persuasive essay arguing for the benefits of protecting mangrove ecosystems.
- Try using the optional extension activities to provide choices and multiple means of assessment for students.
- Related resources include this video about mangrove research, this video and article about the importance of mangrove forests, and the version of Magic of Mangroves lesson plan for elementary students.
The human activities that threaten mangroves and the steps required to maintain a healthy mangrove ecosystem will be revealed to students, along with the function of mangroves in protecting coastlines, biodiversity, and fighting climate change. Teachers can use this resource in the classroom as it is recommended.
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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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