Resistance to Coral Bleaching
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Provided by: BioInteractive|Published on: October 15, 2021
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Synopsis
- In this activity from BioInteractive, students interpret and analyze data presented in a bar graph from a study that investigated the potential for corals to become more resistant to bleaching.
- It demonstrates how the increase in temperature affects coral reefs and if they might be able to cope with this change.
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Subjects: Biology
Authors: BioInteractive
Region: Global
Languages: English, Spanish
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This resource includes the "Interpreting the Figures" and "Discussion Questions" sections that can be used to enhance students' critical thinking and interpretive skills.
- The "Educator Materials" document contains labeled illustrations, background information, interpretation of the illustrations, and discussion questions.
- Students learn how to analyze data from a scientific figure.
Prerequisites
- The teacher must download PDFs of the educator materials and the student handout.
- The resource includes a JPG available for the graph.
- Teachers can find the materials in Spanish.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Support group (below level): The teacher could lead the discussion and help students develop observations and interpretations.
- Extension group (above level): Students may be asked to research the relationship between the temperature of the water and the extent of coral bleaching.
- The teacher could ask students to complete a project in which they describe how coral reefs benefit humans and other organisms and explain coral bleaching and its impacts.
- Other recommended resources include Coral Reefs Are Dying. Here's How We Can Save Them. and Changing Planet: Fading Corals.
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