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Save a Reef!

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Design a public information campaign to improve understanding of the coral reef crisis. Read about and discuss the biology and threats to the coral reef. The class creates a public information program about the problems facing the coral reefs and solutions to the problems.

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conservation, coral reefs

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bonaire, conservation, coral, coral polyp, coral reef, public information, Informational Text, make connections, science
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
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Research
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Public Domain

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