Coral Bleaching

Hawaiian coral reef

Unit Description

In this unit, students will investigate the significance of coral reefs in marine ecosystems. They will dive deep into coral's symbiotic relationships, skeletal structure, life-cycle, and resposes to ocean warming.

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NGSS Code

MS-LS2-1
MS-LS2-2
MS-LS1-3

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