The Coral Reef by O'Neil (9781760861094)

Description - The Coral Reef by O'Neil

Title Information: The Coral Reef: The Coral Reef is about the interdependence of a range of living things that inhabit coral reefs. It explores symbiotic and predator/prey relationships, as well as human impact.Content vocabulary:algae, biodegradable, colonies, current, fragile, global warming, habitat, inhabitant, marine, marine park, microscopic, polyp, scavenger, scuba, sieve, snorkelling, tropical, zooplanktonKey concepts: Coral reefs are fragile environments, home to thousands of sea creatures and some of the most complex habitats on Earth Despite their size, coral reefs are fragile environmentsReading Strategies: Identifying the main ideaRelated resource:Lesson Plan - The Coral ReefSeries Information: WorldWise is a high-interest literacy program that encourages inquiry and questioning while extending knowledge in science and a range of STEM topics linked to the curriculum. This engaging program teaches reading strategies simultaneously with natural, earth and physical science concepts – reflecting the diversity of the world students live in.Students will develop strategies and skills to read informative texts across a range of text types while they learn to become informative text writers. With an assortment of text types on offer, themes and concepts are introduced and revisited across the reading stages, building on initial concepts with increasing complexity.WorldWise Lesson Plans support each Student Book, offering practical, systematic and easy-to-implement instructions. These visually appealing resources integrate oral language, vocabulary development, fluency and comprehension, writing and phonics.WorldWise Investigations is a web-based tool that provides extension activities for titles in the program. It encourages exploration of content linked to curriculum outcomes in a deeper more hands-on way. Students are supported with a framework that encourages investigation and inquiry.This series is supported by an array of teacher resources which can be obtained by visiting www.worldwise.com.au

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