A listing of lesson plan and activity summaries for grades 6 - 8. Includes links to materials.

A listing of lesson plan and activity summaries for grades 9 -12. Includes links to materials.

A listing of lesson plan and activity summaries for grades K - 5. Includes links to materials.

Focus is on overfishing of sharks.

"predatory" behavior that results from neglecting marine resources.

plate tectonics gathered in the previous lesson.

 In this lesson, students will explore the biodiversity of two National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) national marine sanctuaries.

The lessons in this unit are designed to be taught in sequence; however, many of the activities are suited to teaching in isolation. This science unit is appropriate for grades four through six. Some concepts tend to be abstract, so depending on students' ability and background knowledge, this unit might be more suitable in a gifted and talented setting. 

The following links are to the associated Powerpoint presentations:

Threats to Coral Reefs - Remote Sensing

Remote Sensing 5C Corals 101

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