Ecosystems Geography GCSE: Coral Unit

Coral Oceans Geography 14-16 delivers a comprehensive unit that covers the ecosystems portion of Geography GCSE. The download contains a teach booklet with student sheets for every lesson and 8 slideshows.

The unit uses photos, virtual reality content and videos from research on coral reefs around the world to bring this topic to life.

Students will work through a series of lessons, working towards an assessment on reef protection in Timor-Leste.

The lessons in the unit are:

1. Learning about the conditions needed for coral reefs and an introduction to Timor-Leste and the Coral Triangle.
2. A study of the formation of coral reefs and the different habitat zones within reefs.
3. A focus on the biotic and abiotic factors of coral reef ecosystems.
4. A look at how humans use coral reefs and an understanding of ecosystem goods and services.
5. An investigation of the threats facing coral reefs worldwide.
6. An understanding of the potential impact of coral reef loss.
7. A study of the strategies used globally to conserve coral reefs.
8. An exam-style assessment.

All multimedia materials and links to the opportunity to speak live to a coral scientist are available via https://encounteredu.com/teachers/units/coral-oceans-geography-14-16.