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In this lesson, students examine the relationship between climate change, coral reefs, and ocean organisms, strengthening their sense of responsibility and Hawai’i.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students learn about current threats to the ocean, summarize their observations of zooxanthellae, and develop connections between their favorite ocean hobby and threats to ocean life.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students explore the role of coral reefs in maintaining biodiversity through a jigsaw-style reading and create a one-page group summary.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students research a local ocean organism and create a first-person narrative exploring the connections between climate change, coral reefs, and their oceanic organisms.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Identify a cause of damaged coral reefs around the world.
- Define zooxanthellae and articulate the significance of zooxanthellae to coral reef ecosystems.
- Research and create a presentation about the existence of a living organism found in coral reefs.
- Utilize digital media strategically to present their research on a living organism found in coral reefs.
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