Science·Ocean Life·conceptual
Coral Reefs
Know that coral reefs are built by tiny living animals called coral polyps, that reefs are home to more species than almost any other ocean habitat, and that they are sometimes called the 'rainforests of the sea'
Suggested ages 7–9
Learning journey
Your child is diving deeper into ocean science — learning how sea creatures are classified, understanding complex ocean food webs, and exploring the different zones and features of our vast oceans.
Evidence of understanding
- State that coral is built by tiny living animals called polyps, not made of rock
- Describe coral reefs as one of the most biodiverse habitats in the ocean
- Explain why reefs are compared to rainforests
Assessment prompt
If Coral Reefs watched a documentary about coral reefs, could they explain that coral is actually made by tiny living animals, and that reefs are home to an incredible number of different species?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.