Name: _____________________
Integrated Studies Multiple Intelligence Matrix
Coral Reef Conservation
LOGICAL
MATHEMATIC
VL1.
Write a script for a radio drama about:
A. A variety of different fish & their experiences on a
coral reef
OR
B. A day in the life of a Whale Shark on Ningaloo
OR
C. A group of Coral Reef activists clashing with the
Police.
VL2.
Write a poem about ocean
conservation.
VL3.
Using an objective voice, write a
newspaper account of the events
that occurred in the film ‘Finding
Nemo’.
VL4.
Write a letter to the environment
minister about conservation of
coral reef ecosystems.
L1.
Use an atlas and collect a map of Australia from
your teacher to complete the following:
Locate the Great Barrier Reef, Ningaloo Reef,
Montebello Islands, Coral Bay, Abrolhos Islands,
Shark Bay, Barrow Islands and identify where they
are on your map.
L2.
Create a mind map or a
sequence line detailing the
narrative of the film
‘Finding Nemo’.
L3.
Carry out a PMI on life as a
particular animal on the reef. You
must include at least 10 points.
L4.
Graph climate and annual
rainfall data for Ningaloo reef
and one other reef of your
choice.
VS1.
Paint or draw an A4 sized picture of a coral reef
scene showing the before and after impact of
pollution.
VS2.
Create a brochure detailing
the threats to the coral reef
ecosystem and what we
can do to minimize these.
VS3.
Create an actual size (1:1) model
of an organism that can be
found in a coral reef
environment.
VS4.
Make a slide show outlining the
sequence of events in the film
‘Finding Nemo’. 
K1.
Plan and present a puppet show:
Recounting a scene from the film ‘Finding Nemo’
OR
Showing how different animals living on a coral reef
interact with one another for survival. 
K2.
Demonstrate how a whale
speaks for 1 minute
(according to the film
‘Finding Nemo’). 
K3.
Act out a scene from the film
‘Finding Nemo’. 
K4.
Perform a dance to express an
emotional scene from the film
‘Finding Nemo’. 
VISUAL
SPATIAL
KINESTHETIC
MULTIPLE INTELLEGENCES
VERBAL
LINGUSTIC
You must complete 8 tasks from the matrix below. Please ensure that you select 1 activity from each row.
MUSICAL
RHYTHMIC
INTERPERSONAL
INTRAPERSONAL
NATURALIST
M1.
Find 10 song titles that explain how the animals in a
coral reef ecosystem are connected. Create a CD
cover that includes a title and lists the 10 songs.
M2.
Make an instrument and
compose an original piece
of music to play for Mr.
Ray’s class in ‘Finding
Nemo’.
M3.
Sing or rap a song that explains
the threats to a coral reef
ecosystem. 
M4.
Change the words to a popular
song to give it a reef
conservation theme.
IP1.
Choose one of the following:
A. Conduct an interview with a student and their
views on the importance of coral reefs.
OR
B. Conduct an interview with a student and their
reaction to the film ‘Finding Nemo’.
OR
C. Conduct an interview with three of the characters
from ‘Finding Nemo’ and their reaction after Nemo
returns home. 
IP2.
Conduct a 10-question
survey on a topic to do with
coral reefs.
IP3.
Design a lesson plan for the
character Mr. Ray in the film
‘Finding Nemo’.
IP4.
Create a children’s storybook
based on coral reefs and read it
to them.
P1.
Write a diary entry about the events leading up to,
and including the scene from ‘Finding Nemo’ where
Nemo and Dory go through the jellyfish.
P2.
Complete the coral reef
webquest.
P3.
Keep a personal dictionary of all
the words associated with coral
reefs and their conservation. Your
list must comprise at least 15
words.
P4.
Describe which character from
the film ‘Finding Nemo’ you are
most like and justify why this is
the case. 
N1.
Design a habitat for a species of marine animal that
can be found in a coral reef ecosystem. Label each
item and give a brief explanation of why you chose
that item.
N2.
Classify at least 10 of the
animals you see in the film
‘Finding Nemo’.
N3.
Create a visual display of a coral
reef using objects you have found
in nature. The format can be a
poster, diorama or something else
on negotiation with you teacher. 
N4.
Create an animal collage
consisting of 15 different
animals that can be found in a
coral reef ecosystem.
 May require special equipment to be negotiated with your teacher.
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