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Treasures in Jeopardy

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In small groups, middle schoolers research deep-sea coral reefs and design a poster to educate the public about their importance. They compare them to shallow-water reefs and consider the impact of bottom-trawl fishing. Many internet resources are provided as background and research information. Employ this lesson plan in a marine-themed biology unit.

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human impact on the environment, environmental stewardship, coral reefs

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coral reef, human impact on the environment, science
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Public Domain

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