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Conserving our Spectacular, Vulnerable Coral Reefs Instructional VideoConserving our Spectacular, Vulnerable Coral Reefs Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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5th - 12th
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Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:15
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Duration
30 mins
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2013
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Conserving our Spectacular, Vulnerable Coral Reefs

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A 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 worthy example of sustainable practices that you can use as a discussion-starter on sustainability or protecting endangered species and special habitats.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

ecology, endangered species, sustainability

Additional Tags

ecology, endangered species, sustainability, ls4.b, ls4.d, ls2.c, science

Pros

  • Attractive animation
  • A poignant and encouraging topic

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  • None

Common Core

RI.6.7 RI.7.7 RI.8.7 RST.6-8.9 RST.9-10.9 RST.11-12.9

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