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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2005 Florida Coast Deep Corals - Deep Gardens

Focus on Deep-sea coral reefs

 Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Exploration - Currents: Bad for Divers; Good for Corals

Focus on Deep-sea currents

Life on the Edge: Exploring Deep Ocean Habitats - Cool Corals

Focus on Biology adn ecology of Lophelia Corals

 2006 Exploing Ancient Coral Gardens - Climate, Corals and Change (Adapted from the North Atlantic Stepping Stones 2005 Expedition)

Focus Paleoclimatology

2006 Exploring Ancient Coral Gardens - Big Fleas Have Littel Flears ... (Adapted from The Mountains in the Sea 2003 Expedition)

Focus on Physical Structure in bethinc habitats

The Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Habitat Expedition - Architects of teh Deep Reef

Focus on reproduction in Cnidaria

2004 Gulf of Alaska Expedition - Architects of Seamount Ecosystems