Reef Pulse emphasizes Earth as a dynamic interactive system, incorporates state and national science standards, and features engaging activities for all learning styles and school budgets. This hands-on / minds-on curriculum uses a “5-E” (engage, explore, explain, elaborate, evaluate) pedagogy, crosses numerous Earth system science disciplines, utilizes readily available classroom supplies, and explicitly integrates NOAA science into every single 250-plus activities across five interrelated units (physics, chemistry, universe, tropical reef habitats, and tropical reef life).

Sample Materials:

Reef Pulse Curriculum Table of Contents
PDF (252 kb)

Unit 3, Lesson 3: Moon and Stars
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