The coral reef is one of the richest environments in the world. It is home to many diverse species but it faces serious threats. Some of the main threats include pollution, climate change, and overfishing. To protect the reef, people are working to reduce threats through managing human activities and raising awareness of the issues facing coral reefs.

1. The Future of the Coral reef environment - One of the richest environments in the world Aims What is the coral reef like? What threatens the coral reef? How can the reef be protected?

2. Citizenship Criteria 1 Wider issues of global interdependence 2a, b and c Developing skills of enquiry and communication

3. Watch the clip from Finding Nemo http://www.pixar.com/featurefilms/nemo/theater/trailer_I_240.html http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v =cH24TQso8dY Use pictures below to write down some adjectives to describe the coral reef and the organisms in it. Starter: What is the Coral reef like?

5. In the next two lessons we will explore one of the most awesome marine environments….The coral reef. There are four tasks to complete. Each person on your table should complete one of the tasks.

6. Task 1 –Characteristics of the reef. Task 2 – Describing the location of the coral reefs. Task 3 –Threats to the reef. Task 4 – Management of the reef. Tasks

7. Final task Using the group information you have gathered, in pairs create an informative movie to describe the reef, its location, the problems there and the management. You could use images from the net and include other useful information.