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In this unit, students learn how climate change and pollution are affecting the world’s coral reefs, and what scientists are doing to help save these diverse ecosystems. Students learn the body parts of a coral and build their own candy coral reef, followed by an activity sheet that explains the process of coral bleaching due to climate change. 60 min | Ages 5-10 

PROJECTS
Make Candy Corals + Coral Bleaching Activity Sheet

WHAT'S INSIDE
Class Packs come with a detailed lesson plan, supply list, picture book, and enough materials for 12-24 students. Plan for 7-10 days for packaging and shipping time.

Class Size

Standards Alignment

This activity supports the following Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core standards.

NGSS Standards

  • K-LS1-1
  • 1-LS1-1
  • 2-LS4-1
  • 3-LS4-3
  • 3-LS4-4
  • 4-LS1-1
  • 5-LS2-1
  • 5-ESS3-1
  • K-2-ETS1-1
  • K-2-ETS1-2
  • 3-5-ETS1-1
  • 3-5-ETS1-2

Common Core Standards

  • RL.K-5.2
  • RL.K-5.3
  • RL.K-5.7
  • RL.K-5.10
  • RI.K-5.2
  • RI.K-5.4
  • RI.K-5.7
  • RI.K-5.10
  • SL.K-5.1
  • SL.K-5.2