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Why Bold Action Is Needed to Save the World's Coral Reefs
Provided by: NowThis Earth |Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- This video from NowThis Earth emphasizes the importance of protecting coral reefs.
- Students learn the importance of mitigating climate change, preventing coral bleaching, and conserving coral reefs.
Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: NowThis Earth
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The video contains text that enhances understanding.
- The video clearly states the urgent need for action.
Prerequisites
- Students should be familiar with coral reefs.
- Pausing the video during the text portions may ensure all students are able to read it in time.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Teachers can use this to demonstrate the extent to which climate change affects ecosystems.
- Teachers can follow this video by asking students to provide 3 steps to preserve coral reefs.
- Teachers can use this video to explain coral reef bleaching to 6-8th graders.
- For a lesson plan on ocean acidification, click here.
- For an StC lesson plan in which students will research coral bleaching, click here.
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Resource Type and Format
All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.
