Is Coral a Plant or Animal?
Grade Range
2nd-6th
Active Time
120 minutes
Total Time
120 minutes
Area of Science
Zoology
Ocean Sciences
Key Concepts
building models, coral, plants, animals
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By building an edible coral polyp, students will learn the anatomy of coral and be able to explain why corals are animals, rather than plants. NGSS AlignmentThis lesson helps students prepare for these Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectations:
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Grade Range
2nd-6th
Active Time
120 minutes
Total Time
120 minutes
Area of Science
Zoology
Ocean Sciences
Key Concepts
building models, coral, plants, animals
Credits
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