Coral Reefs

READY TO TEACH
This lesson requires the use of the blue KS3 Geography AQA Oxford textbook, accessible via Kerboodle (or this lesson can completed via independent research at home).

Pupils watch the short 1 minute clip as an introduction to coral reefs. Discuss the learning objectives of the lesson. Explain the three different coral reef formations, found throughout the world. The main activity involves pupils using the information from the textbook (pages 184-187) to complete the worksheet (if completing in lesson, make sure the worksheet is an A3 size). Alternatively, pupils can independently research the subheadings outlined on the worksheet.

Recap the information that should have been included under each subheading of the worksheet (slides 5-15 ). Pupils may wish to add additional notes to their own work. Move on to discuss the concept of coral farming.

As a plenary, explain what the GBRMPA is (show video clip) and discuss how it successfully manages to protect the Great Barrier Reef.