AMP-IT-UP 7th Grade Coral Reef Challenge

 

Module Summary: AMP-IT-UP - Don't Wreck the Reef

Students engage as biologists advising the government and citizens of Fiji on recent acceleration in the death of coral reefs around Fiji. The module covers some basic concepts of ecosystems, food web/chains, and predator prey relationships.

Link to Lesson Plan PDF (pending)

For Teachers:

Annotated Teacher Edition - The teacher edition of the Whale Challenge curriculum that has been annotated with notes and tips for teachers.
 
Prep Guide - Instructions on how to implement the module. Includes information about the standards that the module addresses and how to incorporate the 5E learning model.
 
Materials List - List of all materials that are needed for the module. List includes the cost and vendors of the materials.
 
Materials Prep Guide - Instructions on how to prepare the materials for the module.
 
Supply Check List - Spreadsheet used to check that all materials needed for the module are present.
 
Labels for Cannisters 1 - Microsoft Word document of labels for the cannisters that are used during the module.
 
Labels for Cannisters 2 - Microsoft Word document of labels for the cannisters that are used during the module.
 
Student Packet Answer Key A - Answer key for student packet A.
 
Student Packet Answer Key B - Answer key for student packet B.
 
Student Packet Answer Key C - Answer key for student packet C.
 
Student Packet Answer Key D - Answer key for student packet D.
 

For Students:

Student Edition - The module curriculum booklet for students.
 
Student Pages Packet - The worksheets that students will need to complete the module.
 
Student Sort Sheet - Worksheet that students use to sort counters.
 
Student Procedure Sheets - Procedure worksheets for students.
 

Videos:

  1. Video - Degraded Coral Reef - A video showing the difference between coral reef that is inside and outside the Marine Protected Area (MPA).
  2. Video - Dr. Mark Hay - Video of Dr. Mark Kay, a biology professor at Georgia Tech, dicussing coral reef.

Complete Set of Module Files:

Download a complete package of the module here