1. Lesson 8 Maldives

2. Who? What? Why? Where? When?

3. The Maldives Objective: Know how coral is formed. Understand the impacts of tourism on a fragile ecosystem.

4. What is a Coral Ecosystem?

5. What are coral Atolls?

6. What is a reef system?

7. What impacts do tourists have?

8. Card Sort Activity Read the cards Sort into groups- you should be able to choose your own! Suggested Groups Coral, Maldives, advantages, environmental impacts, solutions

9. How does tourism affect the Maldives? Write up: 1.What are coral reefs and how do they form? 2.Why are the Maldives a popular holiday destination? 3.What are the positive benefits that tourism brings to the Maldives? 4.Why is the natural environment of the Maldives under threat? 5.What can be done to reduce that threat?

10. The Maldives Objective: Know how coral is formed. Understand the impacts of tourism on a fragile ecosystem. Self assessment- how much more do you know about coral and the maldives on a scale of 1-10?

11. Plenary Should people be allowed to go on holiday in sensitive ecosystems? Discuss!