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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

KWL Chart and Background Article

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners discuss an ecosystem. In this coral reef lesson, students fill in their own KWL chart and contribute ideas to a whole class KWL chart. They read an article as a class to spark ideas for facts they can add to the "K" part of the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Bank On It! Environment

For Students 6th - 7th
In this science worksheet, students complete a cloze activity about coral reefs. They select words from a word box to fill in the 15 blanks in the article. This worksheet could also be used for reading comprehension in a language arts...
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Coral Reef

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing what a coral reef is, different types, reef biodiversity, and threats to their survival.
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Unit Plan
The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Coral Reef Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the coral reef ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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Handout
Australian Museum

Great Barrier Reef

For Students 9th - 10th
A short description of the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. Included are pictures and a map. Learn what makes up a coral reef and the two different types.