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Education

Ocean Literacy Program

At Saving the Seas, we believe that teaching children about our oceans and planet is key to protecting them for

future generations.

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Let's Learn Together

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Children are the future voices for our oceans and now, partnering with parents and educators, we offer free educational resources that can be implemented to any curriculum. Here, parents and educators can find lesson plans, worksheets, assets and more educational fun to dive in to the world of our oceans and teach our youth how to protect it for future generations to come.

Each lesson plan was put together by our team of volunteers, including parents, teachers, educators, marine biologists and conservationists. Click on the link to access downloadable resources. 

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Lesson Plans for Grades K-12

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What Are Corals?

Objective: Understanding corals and their role in ocean ecosystems as they play a crucial role in maintaining the health and balance of marine life.

Beach

Let's Go To The Beach

Objective: To learn important facts about beaches and how to protect the animals that live there.

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Learn About Sharks

Objective: Students will explore the ecological importance of sharks, understand the threats they face, and analyze conservation strategies.

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Meet the Manatees

Objective: Students will learn what manatees are, where they live, what they eat, and why they are
important to the ocean and freshwater ecosystems.

Earth and Space

How Do Our Oceans Work?

Objective: Understanding how our oceans work and why the ocean is important to humans.

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Go Fish!

Objective: To learn the key characteristics of fish, the effects of water temperature on their survival, and how human activities...

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What Are Ghost Nets?

Spooky Season Edition

Objective: Students will understand what ghost nets are, how they form, and why they are one of the most pressing human-caused threats to marine ecosystems.

We are excited to provide these free lesson plans and assets for educational purposes. Please let us know if you need help integrating the material. 

If you use our lesson plans, we’d love to hear about your experience! Share your feedback and photos via email at info@savingtheseas.org

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We are turning classrooms into waves of change for our ocean’s future.

Our Saving the Seas team travels across the globe, donating Mermaid Elle: Saving the Seas books to schools and libraries, providing educational resources and helping educators integrate ocean literacy into their curriculum.

Through our Ocean Literacy Program, we provide free lesson plans, activities, and creative resources that connect imagination with environmental action.

 

Making Waves in Schools!

Make learning fun!

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With access to a computer or tablet, invite the kiddos to check out the Saving the Seas Kids Club for videos, games and more!

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