Coastal Biomes
- 7 - 14
- Biodiversity, Coastal development, Habitats, Human interaction, Marine life
- UK Curriculum
- English
- 50 minutes
Why are coastal ecosystems in the UK important?
In these Ocean Academy resources for 7 – 14 year olds, students explore the importance of UK coastal ecosystems and discover how they support biodiversity, store carbon, and protect communities.
Through interactive presentations, activities and inquiry-based learning, students will uncover the threats facing coastal biomes face – from climate change to pollution – and design their own creative solutions.Â
Aligned with our Ocean Generation approach, these resources inspire curiosity and empower students to connect Ocean health with their daily lives, while avoiding fear-driven messaging.Â
Students will:Â
- Understand the role of UK coastal biomes (saltmarsh, seagrass, kelp, bivalves)Â
- Investigate human impacts on marine habitatsÂ
- Explore nature-based and innovative solutions to protect ecosystemsÂ
- Strengthen environmental literacy and problem-solving skillsÂ
- Be encouraged to take positive environmental actionÂ
Learning resource details
All resources created by Ocean Generation are backed by Science.Â
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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This Ocean resource supports teaching in:Â
- Science: ecosystems, biodiversity, human impacts
- Geography: coastal processes, sustainability, human–environment interaction
- Citizenship: responsibility, community, environmental stewardshipÂ
Students will:
- Recognise the importance of UK coastal ecosystems
- Describe and understand a range of coastal marine biomes
- Understand how human activity threatens marine habitats
- Explore creative and nature-based solutions
- Strengthen critical thinking and teamwork
- Connect Ocean health to personal and community actionÂ
This Ocean Academy resource includes:
- Â Workshop presentations: for either ages 7-11 or 11-14 year-olds
- Facilitator notes
- Student activities and inquiry tasksÂ
- Access to a short film, introducing your students to the the UK coast
Related SDG Goals
