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Lesson 8

Lesson 8. Maldives. Who? What? Why? Where? When?. The Maldives. Objective : Know how coral is formed. Understand the impacts of tourism on a fragile ecosystem. What is a Coral Ecosystem?. What are coral Atolls?. What is a reef system?. What impacts do tourists have?.

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Lesson 8

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  1. Lesson 8 Maldives

  2. Who? What? Why? Where? When?

  3. The Maldives Objective: Know how coral is formed. Understand the impacts of tourism on a fragile ecosystem.

  4. What is a Coral Ecosystem?

  5. What are coral Atolls?

  6. What is a reef system?

  7. What impacts do tourists have?

  8. Card Sort Activity • Read the cards • Sort into groups- you should be able to choose your own! Suggested Groups Coral, Maldives, advantages, environmental impacts, solutions

  9. How does tourism affect the Maldives? Write up: • What are coral reefs and how do they form? • Why are the Maldives a popular holiday destination? • What are the positive benefits that tourism brings to the Maldives? • Why is the natural environment of the Maldives under threat? • What can be done to reduce that threat?

  10. The Maldives Objective: Know how coral is formed. Understand the impacts of tourism on a fragile ecosystem. Self assessment- how much more do you know about coral and the maldives on a scale of 1-10?

  11. Plenary Should people be allowed to go on holiday in sensitive ecosystems? Discuss!

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