Description:
Students conduct online background research on the coral reefs and sea grass habitats of the Florida Keys, and compile brief descriptions and drawings of each habitat. They study one or two locations within the sanctuary in depth, and respond to a set of questions about the two habitats, and about what animal species might live there, and why. Using online resources that are listed, they write paragraphs answering questions about the specific value and importance of sanctuary maps, and about global warming and the impacts it is predicted to have. In groups, they prepare and present "TV shows" on current impacts of global warming or on hypothesized impacts of future global warming. Their shows may include interviews, drawings, charts, and other resources. 

Organization:
National Geographic Society

URL:
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/seas/index.html?classroom:main

Contact:
education@nationalgeographic.com, 1145 17th St. NW, Washington DC 20036; Phone: (202) 857-7000 

Cost:
Free over the Internet

Education Level:
Grades 5-8

Subject:
Global Warming
Mapping
Oceanography - Biological

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials

Date Added to teachearth.com:
12/10/00