Evaluating MPA Proposals for Coral Reefs in Lesson 7

In Lesson 7, students are tasked with deciding on the best Marine Protected Area (MPA) proposal for coral reefs. They learn about the importance of coral reef biodiversity, threats faced by reefs from human activities, and how to evaluate and compare different MPA proposals. Through stakeholder debates and peer assessments, students analyze the positive and negative features of proposed MPAs to ultimately select the most suitable site for protection. The lesson encourages critical thinking and decision-making skills in conservation efforts.

• Coral Reefs
• Marine Protected Area
• Conservation
• Stakeholder Debate
• Lesson

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1. Coral oceans Science l 14-16 Lesson 7 Which MPA proposal is the best?

2. Lesson 7: Which MPA proposal is the best? Unit Overview 01 How is coral reef biodiversity useful and important? 03 04 02 How can humans directly threaten reefs? How can humans indirectly threaten reefs? How do we decide which areas to protect? 06 07 05 How are different members of the community affected by MPAs? Which MPA proposal is the best? How can we protect the reef?

3. Lesson 7: Which MPA proposal is the best? Learning objectives 1. Describe positive and negative features of a proposed MPA What is your minimum target? 2. Compare two proposed MPAs giving positive and negative features of each What is your challenge target? 3. Select the best site for the proposed MPA and justify your choice

4. Lesson 7: Which MPA proposal is the best? Stakeholder debate One representative of each stakeholder group will read out their one minute speech from last lesson. The stakeholders will then be available to answer question from the floor (the class!) Remember you are a stakeholder too! Questions must be hands-up, and be directed at one of the stakeholders. Your teacher will moderate. After the response, other stakeholders will have the chance to respond. Again, the teacher will moderate. Only one speaker at a time.

5. Lesson 7: Which MPA proposal is the best? Which proposal for MPAs in Com would you choose? You have been given two proposal for MPAs in Com. Write a paragraph that compares and contrasts these proposals, then write a paragraph that concludes which proposal you think is best. Consider the following: Are there benefits and drawbacks to both proposals? These should be discussed. Overall, which do you think is better and why? You will be given a mark out of 6 for this answer.

6. Lesson 7: Which MPA proposal is the best? Peer assessment Swap your answers with the person next to you. Using the assessment grid, mark your partner s answer and give them a score. Highlight in green the points they made. Highlight in red the points they missed. After, re-write your answers to ensure you get full marks. If you have full marks already, ask your teacher if you can get a sneak peek at the homework task on the next slide.

7. Lesson 7:Which MPA proposal is the best? Reflection 1. Did you meet your targets? 2. How do you feel about placing your MPA? 3. Do MPAs work best in isolation, or as several working together? Why? 4. Is the use of MPA s enough? Can we do more? Should we in the UK do more?

8. Lesson 7:Which MPA proposal is the best? Homework Answer the GCSE style exam questions.