Ocean Acidification: Building Blocks of the Sea

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Marine shell.

In this lesson, students learn about the importance of human activities influence the chemistry and thus the health of the ocean ecosystems and organisms. Students will also learn the importance of how these changes in the ocean ecosystem affect marine life (specifically calcium carbonate building) and human life.

NGSS:

4-LS1-1, 3-5ETS1-2, MS-ESS3-3

Subject
Biology
Chemistry
Atmospheric Science
Marine
Grade Level Range
Elementary (4-5)
Middle School (6-8)