Lesson 3: Mangrove Ecosystems | Reef Relief

Lesson 3: Mangrove Ecosystems

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWGJBFDP4so&list=PLX4XdbwOThX-7FdPDFj-THcE8UvDR6iOf&index=3&pp=gAQBiAQB

*These videos are recordings of lessons Reef Relief hosted on Facebook Live during the COVID19 shutdown.

Key Points:

What is a mangrove?
How are they different from other plants?
Where are mangroves found?
What is a propagule?
Red, Black, and White mangroves
What are the differences between the three species of mangroves?
How do mangroves live in salt water?
What animals live in a mangrove ecosystem?
Why are mangroves important?
What is threatening mangrove ecosystems?
What can we do to protect our mangrove ecosystems?

Worksheets for video:

-Venn Diagram: Comparing Coral Reefs to Mangroves Ecosystems Worksheet 1:

Coral Reef vs. Mangrove Ecosystems- Worksheet 1

-Match the Animal to its Habitat Worksheet 2A and 2B: Print out both PDFS

-Red Mangrove Life Cycle Worksheet 3:

Red Mangrove Lifecycle- Worksheet 3

ANSWERS TO WORKSHEETS:

*Reminder of Ecosystem Journal Activity* Click Here to get journal instructions

Extra videos to watch:

(Elementary and Middle) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfKIF9S2uyQ

(Middle) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mSDrAQp4dQ&t=221s
(Elementary and Middle)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhLlqdPB_Rs

(Elementary and Middle) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwTZhyA57mA&t=127s

(PreK through Elementary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhdGktn54X0&t=59s

Additional Resources:

Watch the videos on mangroves: https://pbskids.org/videos/plum-landing

https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/mangroves.html

https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/plants-algae/mangroves

https://www.conservation.org/stories/11-facts-you-need-to-know-about-mangroves

https://floridadep.gov/rcp/rcp/content/floridas-mangroves

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/southflorida/habitats/mangroves/importance-mangroves