Do you want to integrate coral reef's into your science lessons but not sure where to start? Don't stress, we've got you covered!
We have searched the internet and found our favourite resources to help integrate marine life into your science or biology lessons. These include lesson plans, videos, or databases to assist with any assignments.
Enchanted Learning is a little old school website, but the content is excellent for primary school biology. It includes print outs aiming to teach students about marine and terrestrial animals, and summaries of the main marine life, including coral.
Fish Base is an online database that includes information for species of fish. It would be ideal for high school students completing projects on marine creatures, as it gives detailed summary and has an easy to use search engine.
GBRMPA has a list of resources organised by school grade, making it easy to find the perfect resource for your class. The topics range from coral reefs and the species that inhabit them, to foundation scientific concepts.
Kahn Academy is a video tutorial program ideal for students in high school. It provides short, informative videos about the basic concepts in biology, physics, mathematics, and other subjects.
NOAA has many resources available online for all students, from primary to high school. These range from online modules, laboratory exercises, and lesson plans, from subjects such as coral bleaching, conservation and coral species. They also have a range of coral videos that would be a useful supplement to lectures.
Reef Check Australia has a useful resource aimed to teach coral reef management and conservation. It includes two presentations and ideas for classroom activities based on the presentations. Reef Check Australia also has some useful coral factsheets that can be downloaded from their website, however they are very text heavy.
The Smithsonian has a lesson plan to explain what a coral reef is and its basic components. It is aimed at students in grade 6-8, and includes a powerpoint presentation and a student note taking guide to assist learning.