Discover the Great Barrier Reef with a Reading Activity

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders and an incredibly important ecosystem supporting diverse marine life. Sadly, this stunning reef is endangered due to various threats, including climate change, overfishing, pollution, and habitat destruction. As educators, we must teach our students about the importance of protecting the Great Barrier Reef and the wildlife that calls it home to ensure the continued survival of this unique and vital ecosystem.

Read and Learn to Protect the Great Barrier Reef

Use this teaching resource when learning about the Great Barrier Reef and protection/conservation efforts. Through this activity, students will practice comprehending informational texts, identifying facts and details, and recording essential points using a note-taking exercise.

The resource includes:

• Great Barrier Reef Reading Comprehension Passage
• comprehension questions
• a note-taking activity
• suggested answers.

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