Coral Reef Interactions
Grade 6th Grade · Science · 45 min· Ngss Ms-ls2-4
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe how living and non-living things interact in a coral reef ecosystem.
Warm-Up Video
Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History · 6:19
Constructing a Coral Reef: How Plants and Animals Create Coral Reef Ecosystems
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Stony corals create the foundation of the reef by forming stone skeletons from calcium carbonate.
- 2
Soft corals and sponges attach to the hard surfaces created by stony corals, adding complexity and color to the reef.
- 3
Herbivorous and corallivorous fish help maintain the reef's structure by eating algae and coral.
Practice Questions
9 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe one way that stony coral, a living thing, interacts with calcium carbonate, a non-living thing, in a coral reef ecosystem.”
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