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\nLearning Ocean Science through Ocean Exploration\n

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\nThe 10 inquiry-based lessons in this collection, developed for NOAA Voyages of Discovery and the Ocean Explorer WebSite, give young oceanographers experience using scientific data and modeling scientific work and thinking. Beginning with...\n
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\nMultimedia Discovery Missions\n

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\nThe Multimedia Discovery Missions collection is a series of 13 interactive presentations and activities that introduce young geologists and oceanographers to fundamental concepts involving the Earth’s crust and ocean sea life. Benthos,...\n
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\nCoral Reefs and Climate Change\n

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\nCoral reefs cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, yet more than 25 percent of marine life lives in coral reefs. A colorful, engaging video describes the health of coral reefs and why the formations matter. The first lesson in a...\n
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\nCoral Reef Ecosystem\n

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\nThe coral reef ecosystem is abundant and lively. Dive in for an underwater view of the species living there. Polyps, urchin, barracudas, and eels (among others) exist in part because of the sun's presence in this ecosystem. Use this as...\n
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\nOcean Scenes and Coral Reefs\n

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\nStudents explore plants and animals that live at various ocean levels, including beaches and coral reefs. They demonstrate their comprehension of ocean layers and life with chalk drawings. Students draw details of plant and animal life,...\n
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\nCoral Reef Fish Danger - Blue Planet\n

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\nCoral reefs are the most diverse communities in the world, but what happens when fishermen catch the fish before they reach a state of maturity? Every year, over 30,000 tons of reef fish come into Hong Kong to be sold at the fish...\n
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\nMake an Edible Coral Reef\n

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\nCoral reefs are full of an abundance of life and color. Why not celebrate it with an edible coral reef? Learners and teachers alike use cake, icing, and candies to create a tasty version of a coral reef that's complete with colors,...\n
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\nCreate a Coral Reef\n

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\nScholars create a diorama to showcase a vibrant coral reef. Six steps walk pupils through setting up the diorama box, crafting four different types of marine life, and putting it all together. \n
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\nPipeline to the Coral Reefs\n

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\nDiscover firsthand the effects of internal waves on coral reefs. Through a series of experiments, learners simulate internal waves and upwelling events as they make observations on the movement of water and other debris. They then...\n
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\nCan Coral Reefs Survive Climate Change?\n

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\nQuick ... name an organism that's an animal, a vegetable, and a mineral. PBS Digital Studios models for viewers the symbiotic relationship between coral reefs zooxanthellae. The video then goes on to explain how climate change has...\n
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\nConserving our Spectacular, Vulnerable Coral Reefs\n

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\nA three-minute clip covers a new strategy for protecting the coral reefs of Fiji while still allowing fishermen to harvest the fish that people survive on. Connectivity is the name of the game. This colorfully animated resource is a...\n
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\nCoral Reefs in Hot Water\n

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\nGlobal warming is leaving coral reefs in hot water. What does that mean for their survival? Find out as scholars use authentic satellite data to explore the issue. Learners look for global trends in the data and research the effects the...\n
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\nCorals & Coral Reefs\n

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\nStudents describe a coral reef, how it is formed and its inhabitants. They explain the ecological and economic importance of coral reefs and discuss its present-day threats. Lesson contains adaptations for all levels.\n
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\nCoral Reef Geography\n

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\nIn this coral reef geography worksheet, students find locations of reefs on a globe or map. There are 10 instructions to follow. There is no map provided--an atlas, globe or map is needed.\n
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\nThe Changing Coral Reef\n

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\nStudents record changes in the composition of a coral reef.  In this Coral Reef lesson, students recognize the needs of Coral Reef species to survive.  Students chart changes in population over time. Students write an essay...\n
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\nGardens Under the Sea: Coral Reefs\n

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\nStudents, with dive partners, explore coral reefs through scuba diving. They also explore radial symmetry and bilateral symmetry.\n
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\nWho Has the Data? Monitoring Coral Reefs\n

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\nHigh schoolers access data to characterize coral reefs. In this scientific research lesson, students access data and explain the need for such data when monitoring coral reefs. They will identify and explain three major threats to coral...\n
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\nHow do living and non-living structures affect coral reef habitats?\n

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\nStudents create model coral reefs showing surface area and including examples of communities.  For this coral reef lesson, students research and explore the functions or benefits from a coral reef.  Students design a benthic...\n
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\nKeeping Watch on Coral Reefs\n

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\nStudents investigate the dangers Coral Reefs face by investigating satellite images.  In this environmental protection lesson, students utilize the Internet to discover the types of satellites and sensors used to provide...\n
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\nCoral Reefs\n

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\nStudents research coral reefs and identify their benefits to humans, threats to the reef, how to reduce and eliminate threats, and more. In this coral reef lesson plan, students research the reefs, and take a field trip to an aquarium.\n
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\nCoral Reef Community\n

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\nStudents explore the coral reef. In this food chain lesson, students study the plants and animals of the coral reef and how they each play a role in that ecosystem. They participate in a class play to demonstrate the types of animals in...\n
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\nCoral Reef Conservation\n

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\nHigh schoolers conduct discussions on current threats to coral reefs around the world and write letters to conservation organizations urging support for coral reef protection.\n
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\nIntroduction to Coral Reefs\n

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\nStudents identify locations of coral reefs, both in the water and around the globe, identify relative depth of corals in the ocean by observing behavior of cold and warm saltwater, and create models of coral reefs.\n
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\nUnusual Coral Reef Animals\n

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\nIn this science worksheet, students research an unusual coral reef animal. A list of 22 animals is provided to choose from or students may choose their own. After researching the animal, students illustrate the creature and write about...\n
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