Marine Protected Areas Curriculum
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Ocean First
We are a sea of knowledge. You are the sponge. Seventy percent of the Earth is covered by water. The ocean provides most of the oxygen we breathe. It’s a major source of the world’s food supply. Many promising medical breakthroughs lie beneath its surface. There’s a big picture many miss. Whether you know it […]
Massachusetts Coastal and Ocean Education Guide for K-12 Teachers
Find K-12 educational resources that cover coastal and ocean issues compiled by the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM). The following index lists educational resources that cover coastal and ocean issues, with a special focus on Massachusetts-based programs and K-12 materials. The index is alphabetized and broken down into the following categories: Curricula/Educational Programs […]
K-12 Education: Stream to Sea-Canadian Government
For more than 30 years, Fisheries and Oceans has supported educators in British Columbia and the Yukon who teach their students to understand, respect and protect freshwater, estuarine and marine ecosystems, and to recognize how all humans are linked to these complex environments. The Stream to Sea strategy guides DFO’s Ecosystem Management Branch – Stream to Sea […]
Marine Institute Curriculum and Outreach
Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth calls for a strengthening of our maritime identity, increased awareness of the value, opportunities and societal benefit of our oceans, as well as improving engagement with the ocean. Through our Explorers Education Programme and outreach events such as SeaFest, the Marine Institute aims to inspire a new generation of ocean champions […]
Ocean, River, and Pond Books
Do you know any kids who are happiest swimming in a freshwater lake, body surfing in the ocean, or launching a homemade boat down a stream? Or kids who are curious about ocean tides, the physics of water, and the amazing variety of aquatic animals? Try pairing fiction with nonfiction books and exploring different genres (like poetry […]
21 Books on the Ocean
The ocean covers more than two-thirds of our planet and offers endless learning opportunities for young scientists. Share these wonderful ocean books with your kids and dive into topics such as sea creatures, deep-sea pioneers, and crucial conservation efforts. Just a heads up, WeAreTeachers may collect a share of sales from the links on this […]
Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Change by Garth Sundem
Eleven-year-old Tilly saved lives in Thailand by warning people that a tsunami was coming. Fifteen-year-old Malika fought against segregation in her Alabama town. Ten-year-old Jean-Dominic won a battle against pesticides—and the cancer they caused in his body. Six-year-old Ryan raised $800,000 to drill water wells in Africa. And twelve-year-old Haruka invented a new environmentally friendly […]