Instructions for the Coral Reef Game
Welcome to the Coral Reef Game – a fun and interactive way for students to explore marine ecosystems, understand the impact of pollution, and learn how they can help protect our oceans.
🎨 Step 1: Get Creative – Draw the Ocean
Ask your students to draw pictures (or you can download some images that are available to you) of:
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Coral – up to 10 students
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Turtles – 2 to 3 students
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Fish – 5 to 6 students
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Crocodiles – 1 to 2 students
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Garbage – same number as coral (up to 10)
💬 Ask: “What do you love most about the ocean?”
🐟 Step 2: Build the Coral Reef
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Students with coral drawings place them on the floor and stand beside them.
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Students with turtle, fish, and crocodile drawings place their pictures within the coral area.
🧠 Explain:
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Fish feed in coral reefs.
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Turtles and crocodiles rely on fish for food.
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Coral reefs are essential habitats.
🗑️ Step 3: Introduce Pollution
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Students with garbage drawings cover the coral pictures.
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Ask the fish to leave first.
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Then ask: “Who would leave next?” (Turtles)
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Then: “Who would leave after that?” (Crocodiles)
🌍 Step 4: Reflect and Discuss
Ask your students:
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“Where does ocean garbage come from?”
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“What types of garbage have you seen on the beach?”
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“How can we help keep the ocean clean?”
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“What can we do to protect coral reefs?”
💡 Learning Outcomes
Students will:
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Understand coral reef ecosystems
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Recognize pollution’s impact
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Feel empowered to protect the ocean