Simulating Ocean Conditions in Your Aquarium

Connecting the Ocean, Reefs, Aquariums, Literacy, and Stewardship (CORALS)helps students connect global environmental issues to local concerns and personal choices. This article explains ... See More

Connecting the Ocean, Reefs, Aquariums, Literacy, and Stewardship (CORALS)helps students connect global environmental issues to local concerns and personal choices. This article explains how an 18 week classroom simulation of the effect of heat on coral helps students do a research project that combines the use of technology, scientific inquiry skills and interdisciplinary connects while it build students awareness of environmental issues. The article includes ideas for implementing this Investigating and Evaluating Environmental Issues and Actions (IEEIA) model into a high school science course.