EarthLabs for Educators > The Labs

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EarthLabs initial release includes four modules. The sequence of labs in each module represent active learning experiences that are meant to be a part of integrated instructional units.

Corals: Rainforests of the sea

40% of Earth's coral reefs are in critical condition or already degraded beyond recovery. Find out why these amazing marine animals are so important to our planet.

Drought: Dealing with a dry spell

What happens when a region gets less than its "normal" amount of rain and snow in a year? What if the new, drier conditions last for a decade?

Fisheries: A Case Study: Ecosystem-based management in the Gulf of California

Can marine fisheries continue to serve humanity in the future as they have in the past? What can humans do to keep this resource sustainable?

Hurricanes: Earth's Meteorological Monsters

Investigate how, where, and when hurricanes occur. Explore the dangers to humans and property caused by hurricanes and how we can be prepared to deal with those risks.


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