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PRE-ACTIVITIES
PRE-ACTIVITIES
- SCULPT A CORAL REEF
Corals come in different shape and colors. Let's create our own coral together!
Sculpt a coral.pdf2. LET'S BUILD A CORAL POLYP!
2. LET'S BUILD A CORAL POLYP!
By building an edible polyp, you'll learn about coral anatomy and discover if it's a plant or an animal.
Related Books
Related Books
Interested in stories about the coral reef? Check out our Children's Book Recommendations.
Interested in stories about the coral reef? Check out our Children's Book Recommendations.
POST-ACTIVITIES
POST-ACTIVITIES
- SKETCH AND SHARE!
Help us by adding your coral sketch to our coral tank below to make it even more diverse and beautiful. You can even zoom in to see coral in 3D!
2. CORAL GIVES GIFTS TO PLANTS, ANIMALS and PEOPLE
2. CORAL GIVES GIFTS TO PLANTS, ANIMALS and PEOPLE
Indigenous people teach us that land, plants and animals give gifts to each other and to people everyday.
What does coral give to plants, animals and people?
A. Write a short thank you note to coral about one of these gifts OR
B. Draw a picture about one of these gifts
You can share with us (and coral!) by email to therockprogram@calacademy.org, or add to the padlet below.
3. ACADEMY SCIENTISTS GIVE BACK TO CORAL
3. ACADEMY SCIENTISTS GIVE BACK TO CORAL
Scientists at the California Academy of Sciences COLLABORATE with other scientists, and communities around the world to help coral stay healthy. This is one way scientists give back to coral.
A. What does the word "collaborate" mean to you? Why do you think it is important for scientists to collaborate with people around the world?
B. Think of a time that you worked with a friend or family member to get something important done.
Draw a picture or write about that time.
Did you find it helpful to work with others? Why or why not?
Share with your class, your family or with us on the Padlet below!
4. WHAT CAN WE GIVE BACK TO CORAL?
4. WHAT CAN WE GIVE BACK TO CORAL?
Even though we may live far from coral reefs, we can all help coral stay healthy by rethinking the way we use energy in our day to day lives. Here are some ideas - or come up with some of your own! Remember that collaborating with friends and family can help coral even more!!
Fill out the Planet Hero Action Plan worksheet or create your own on a piece of paper.
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