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Design a coral reef
Lesson8 of 17 in this unit
SecondaryYear 9 - 10ScienceEnvironmentalBiodiversityClimate ChangeConservationOceans
Lesson Summary
In this activity will work in groups or as a class to research the biotic and abiotic conditions required to support a shallow-water coral reef, and will use this research to create a 3D model of a reef. Students will be asked to work to a design brief and to provide supporting information to accompany their 3D design, and are asked to present their reef and justify their response to the design brief.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- recognise the range of abiotic and biotic conditions that are required to support a shallow-water coral reef.
- identify coral reef food chains.
- reflect upon the threats to coral reefs from human activities, including climate change.
Success criteria
Students can:
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