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Coral Reefs

CONCEPTUAL
Science›Ocean Life|Ages 7—9|ID: mt_AxGPeVRm__

Know that coral reefs are built by tiny living animals called coral polyps, that reefs are home to more species than almost any other ocean habitat, and that they are sometimes called the 'rainforests of the sea'

Mastery Evidence

  • State that coral is built by tiny living animals called polyps, not made of rock
  • Describe coral reefs as one of the most biodiverse habitats in the ocean
  • Explain why reefs are compared to rainforests

Assessment Prompt

“If [child] watched a documentary about coral reefs, could they explain that coral is actually made by tiny living animals, and that reefs are home to an incredible number of different species?”

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  • What Ocean Animals Need hard

    Understanding reef as habitat requires knowing animals need food/shelter

    • What Is the Ocean? soft

      Ocean animal needs are contextualised by knowing what the ocean is

  • Rock Pool Habitats soft

    Coral reefs extend habitat concept from accessible rock pools to underwater reefs

    • Coasts & Beaches soft

      Rock pools are a coastal habitat; benefits from knowing about coasts

    • Ocean Animal Variety soft

      Rock pool exploration benefits from knowing ocean animals are diverse

  • Ocean Animal Variety hard

    Coral reefs as habitat requires knowing ocean has diverse life

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