Students observe and discuss the advantages of camouflage, then try their hands at designing a well-camouflaged fish.

Students analyze a reading selection. For this ocean lesson, students read a story about the ocean, ocean animals and coral reefs. Students have the option to complete internet research on coral reefs. Students write in their journals...

Fourth graders work in groups. They are given magazines. Students cut pictures of five mamals, five birds, five reptiles, five amphibians, and five fish. They place the pictures in a plastic bag. Students switch bags. They are explained...

Students observe the advantages of camouflage. They design a well camouflaged fish of their own.

Students describe unique adaptations of organisms that live in the coral reef habitat, read various books pertaining to coral reefs and ocean life, and construct a wheel demonstrating the relationships between certain coral reef...

Second graders investigate coral reefs. In this oceanology activity, 2nd graders discuss what constitutes a coral reef and the wildlife that lives there. Students watch a video about coral reefs and take an online quiz.

Seventh graders research types of symbiotic relationships on the Internet and explain what the effects would be in one of the species disappears.  For this investigative lesson students use the Internet to do research then...

In this science learning exercise, learners 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, learners illustrate the creature and...

Students role-play how animals and plants depend on and help each other in symbiotic relationships. Working in pairs, they role-play the animals' relationship. They may also choose to draw pictures of these partnerships.

Explore images and facts about the Clown Fish, including details on its appearance, habitat, breeding, diet, behaviour, and much more.

National Geographic site engages users with colorful photos and extensive facts about Clown Anemonefish. Be sure to click on the video link to view a short clip on these fascinating animals.

View graphics of a mimic octopus, frog fish, snake eel, hermit crab and clown fish. Discover how they form symbiotic relationships.

Kids learn about the Clownfish, orange and white famous coral reef fish from Finding Nemo.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about coral reefs and some of the sea creatures that call them home. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about some of the animals that live in a coral reef. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

An interesting site about coral reefs. It explores where the reefs are found, what the reefs are, animals that live in the reefs, and preservation of the reefs.