1. Coral oceans
Primary I Ages 7-11
Reef builders
Lesson 2

2. Learning objectives Describe how the tiny coral animal makes the reef
Lesson 2: Reef builders
Learning objectives
Describe how the tiny coral animal makes the reef
Identify a range of living things that have their home in the coral habitat
Produce a artistic version of the coral habitat
Reflect on the diversity of life on the coral reef

3. Lesson 2: Reef builders
This is a close-up photograph of coral, showing the tiny coral polyps, the animals that form the reef.

4. Lesson 2: Reef builders
You can see each polyp living inside the overall structure. All these polyps living together are called a colony.

5. Lesson 2: Reef builders
These structures are created by the polyps from minerals dissolved in the ocean.

6. Lesson 2: Reef builders
Over hundreds of years. These mineral structures build up to create the reef

7. Lesson 2: Reef builders
Some of these reef structures are so big that you can see them from outer space, like the Great Barrier Reef.

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9. Now it’s your turn to make your own reef. Either in a box…
Lesson 2: Reef builders
Now it’s your turn to make your own reef. Either in a box…

10. Lesson 2: Reef builders
…or a reef mural.

11. Now complete your dive log:
Lesson 2: Reef builders
Now complete your dive log:
Describe the importance of the coral polyp for all living things on the reef.
Choose your three favourite living things that found on the coral reef giving reasons.

12. Photo credits Slide Image Credit Slide 6 Slide 7 Slide 8
Lesson 2: Reef builders
Photo credits
Slide
Slide 6
Slide 7
Slide 8
Image
Satellite image
Reef in a box
Reef mural
Credit
Google/Landsat
Encounter Edu
All other images and photos XL Catlin Seaview Survey