Coral Reefs Are Dying. Here's How We Can Save Them.

• This engaging video clearly explains how climate change is bleaching and damaging coral reefs.
  
• The video also takes a look at measures some scientists are taking to try to rejuvenate reef systems.

Positives

• The video engages students by incorporating images, music, and text. 
• The video includes a variety of scientific vocabulary that could be used as a teaching point. 

Additional Prerequisites

• Students will need to have an understanding of climate change and greenhouse gases. 
• There is an advertisement before the video and the video content ends at 5 minutes, 45 seconds. 

Differentiation

• Vocabulary cards and definitions could be created to support the information in the video.
• Elementary science teachers could use the video as a hook and a discussion point before using the resource The Secret Life of Corals: A Dominican Republic Adventure to further explore the ideas. 
• Middle school science teachers could use this video in conjunction with the lesson The Big Sinks: Understanding the Importance of Oceans and Forests in the Carbon Cycle.
• High school biology teachers could use this video as a lesson hook before using the data resources Coral Reefs and Global Warming or Resistance to Coral Bleaching to further explore the impact that climate change has on reefs.
• Geography teachers could use this resource whilst exploring how environments change over time.

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