Introduction to the Ocean

All ages
Biodiversity, Human interaction
All Curriculums
English
30 mins – 1 hour

Why is the Ocean important? Explore the Ocean ecosystems keeping us all alive.

In this learning resource, students will dive into the wonders of the Ocean. They will explore key Ocean ecosystems from coastlines to the deep sea and investigate human activities threatening Ocean health.

Through interactive slides, real-world examples and student-led reflection, they’ll begin to understand how climate change, pollution and resource extraction (like overfishing) impact marine life and the health of our blue planet.

True to our Ocean Generation approach, our teaching resources steer clear of fear-mongering, doom and gloom. We provide science-backed facts, spark curiosity and empower action.

Students will:

Learn about different Ocean ecosystems (coastal, polar regions, deep sea and open Ocean)

Explore how human actions are impacting the Ocean (including climate change, pollution, resource extraction, coastal development and daily Ocean use)

Learn how Ocean health is connected to their daily lives

Be empowered to take environmental action and look after the Ocean

Learning resource details

All resources created by Ocean Generation are backed by Science.

We steer clear of fear-mongering and, instead, provide science-backed facts, spark curiosity and empower action. Our resources are designed to be seamlessly integrated across multiple subjects, improve Ocean literacy and connect classroom topics to real-world environmental issues.

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