Coral Research Diver - 6 Hodum

As an expert in the field of research diving, you have the unique ability to observe coral as no one else can. You have seen first hand and up close what we above the water cannot. Your major role is to provide your team with the underwater information they need to complete the task. You will be called upon to document your reseach and present your finds as part of the team’s brochure.

http://www.reefed.edu.au/students/reef_quest/reefrescue/team.html

Links will be listed on Mt.Ephraim site/Science/Distance Learning

Group # _________

Members:___________________________________________________________

Research Questions:

Make a chart to describe the different types of corals that make up a coral reef. You are to identify, visually represent and research five different corals.
The following key questions need to be answered about each coral:

Is this a hard or soft coral?
Identify the criteria you would use to classify each coral into a group?
Hint: What are the main characteristics of each coral?
Where are these corals usually found?
How does this coral get food?
Describe any special adaptations this coral has?

Define and illustrate a cross-section of a coral polyp. Be sure to label all the major parts of the coral polyp.
Describe how animal and plant organisms depend on each other? Explain three symbiotic relationships that occur in the reef ecosystem.
Describe some of the natural threats to corals, especially coral bleaching. Explain why they are threats and what could or should be done to minimize them.

Due Date:______________________

Computer – generated Brochure:

1. After research questions are answered, students will work in their assigned groups and design a “3 column brochure” using “Publisher” or Microsoft Word.

2. Brochures will be on display the night of the Distance Learning.

Distance Learning with Australia:

March 28, 2006 at 7:00pm(Tuesday)!