Ocean Scientists Research: A Tale of Two Corals
Dr. Nicole Fogarty - Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce (SMS)
Explore the scientific theory of evolution by recognizing and explaining ways in which genetic variation and
environmental factors contribute to evolution by natural selection and diversity of organisms.
Explore the scientific theory of evolution by relating how the inability of a species to adapt within a changing
environment may contribute to the extinction of that species.
Explore the scientific theory of evolution by recognizing and explaining ways in which genetic variation and
environmental factors contribute to evolution by natural selection and diversity of organisms.
Explore the scientific theory of evolution by relating how the inability of a species to adapt within a changing
environment may contribute to the extinction of that species.
Lesson Plan Components - A Tale of Two Corals (Target audience is middle school science students)
- Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5clLIF9CYWk
- Review the Guiding Questions, Benchmarks, Vocabulary Definitions on this PDF file
- Additional Internet Resources:
- Abstract of Dr. Fogarty's research in Marine Ecology Progressive Series
Time Lapse Photos of Acropora palmata Growth
