Coral Reefs and Climate Change Series
Year 7-12 classroom, lab and field activities – science.
Coral reefs and climate change
book
The book focuses on coral reefs, the astonishing abundance of life within them and the impacts of climate change on this beautiful environment. Its aim is to inform, educate and enable people to begin to question the future that we are creating right now. It combines some of the latest scientific research with informative imagery to cover topics such as oceanography, coral reef biology, the issues of climate change and suggestions for ways forward. For educators, students, reef enthusiasts and anyone interested finding out more about reefs.
Coral Reefs and Climate Change – The guide for education and awareness
- 262 pages
- Includes 4 chapters: ocean environment, coral reefs, climate change and the power of us
- Authors: Craig Reid, Justin Marshall, Dave Logan and Diana Kleine
- Publisher : CoralWatch, The University of Queensland, Brisbane
(2012) paperback
ISBN 9780646590851
Coral reefs and climate change
DVD
Illustrated through animated diagrams and photos, interviews with scientists, clear language, and footage from around the globe, this series brings concepts from the book to life. Each of these 22 videos (3-8 min each) explores a key topic in oceanography, coral reef ecology, climate change science, and reef conservation. Suited to use in a variety of settings, this series may be used independently or in conjunction with other CoralWatch education materials.
Coral Reefs and Climate Change – The guide for education and awareness
Educational video series
- 22 short videos (3-8 min each)
- Interviews with scientists
- All topics related to the book coral reefs and climate change
All videos are available now on CoralWatch Youtube channel.
Coral reefs and climate change – workbook
The individual, classroom, lab and field activities are designed for high school and early tertiary level students, and anyone interested in exploring coral reefs, climate change and sustainable living in more detail. Some activities make use of the Coral Health Chart. Additional virtual tools provide an opportunity to learn more about coral bleaching and active monitoring. Virtual tools can be used to prepare for a field trip or as a valuable alternative to a field trip. Away from the reef you can engage in activities in the classroom and your local environment and access recommended DVDs, books, articles and websites.
- Not directly curriculum linked
- Includes: classroom and field activities, background, questions and ID sheets
- Topics: ocean environment, coral reefs, climate change and the power of us
- Links to the book coral reefs and climate change published by CoralWatch