The Magic of Seagrass Secondary Lesson Plan

• This lesson plan and supporting materials are an excellent resource for introducing students to seagrass ecosystems.
• Students will learn about seagrass ecosystems, what is happening to them, where they are found, why they matter, and what can be done to protect and conserve them. 
• The lesson culminates in a seagrass mural activity that will build awareness of the benefits of seagrass.

Positives

• This resource has everything teachers need to deliver a high-quality and engaging lesson. 
• Each presentation slide has thorough teacher notes, which are very helpful for moving through the slides and explaining the concepts presented. 

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should have a basic understanding of climate change before this lesson. 

Differentiation

• A cross-curricular connection can be made in language arts classes by using this resource as a research component before writing. Students can use what they've learned in this lesson to compose a persuasive or informative essay on the importance of preserving seagrass ecosystems. 
• The optional extension presentation slides and worksheet are a great additional resource for extending learning on this topic. 
• Other related resources include this podcast about one impact of seagrass decline, this mural that depicts positive efforts to restore the oceans, and this video about the importance of biodiversity.