2nd grade art students learned about texture in art class by integrating science through a study of the Great Barrier Reef. We used Google Cardboard to virtually visit the Great Barrier Reef throughout this project. Students were able to take turns using the viewer to see immersive videos taken by scuba divers around the reef. We were able to virtually swim with manta rays and sea turtles and various tropical fish as well as blacktip reef sharks! The Great Barrier Reef is located off the Northeastern coast of Australia. It is the largest living structure and can even be seen from space. The GBR was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 and is home to more than 400 types of coral and 1,500 types of tropical fish. There are also more than 30 species of dolphins and whales that migrate through the reef throughout the year. Coral reefs are some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet and they are home to over 1,600 different species and 800 types of coral. They help protect the shoreline from damage due to waves and erosion. Coral reefs are very important for fishing and tourism industries as well. Coral bleaching is a recent problem that happens when conditions change and cause stress to the coral and the algae that helps coral thrive leaves and the remaining coral is left bleached and vulnerable. This can happen from a change in ocean temperature or pollution. To find out more visit education.noaa.gov
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