Egg Carton Coral

Young scholars explore coral life cycles. For this coral ecosystems lesson, students view videos explaining the life cycle of coral, including examples of sexual and asexual reproduction. Young scholars read a related article...

Students explore coral reefs by re-enacting different reef organisms.

Students explore vermi-composting. In this vermi-composting activity, students listen to the story Diary of a Worm and discuss the parts of a worm. They create worm bins and add organic food for the worms to recycle. 

Students explore coral communities. They explore a coral polyp and build a coral head.

Fifth graders explore how coral polyps increase the chances of egg and sperm meeting after being released into the vast ocean waters.