Resistance to coral bleaching
In this BioInteractive data analysis activity, learners investigate whether corals can become more resistant to bleaching caused by heat stress. Students interpret results from a real scientific experiment in which coral colonies (Acropora hyacinthus) were transplanted into environments with different levels of temperature variability and then exposed to heat stress, using chlorophyll retention as a measure of bleaching resistance.
The educator guidance provides background context, a captioned figure, graph interpretation support and discussion questions, while the student handout focuses on analysing the data and evidence.
Preparation
What you need
- The Biointeractive coral bleaching activity guides
Location
Indoors
Step by step
- Download the Biointeractive coral bleaching activity guides.
- Read the guidance for step by step instructions for each activity.
Curriculum links
This activity can be used to support curriculum knowledge and skill development in Biology and Science, alongside enhancing nature education, with age appropriate adaptations.
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