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Ocean Species at Risk Unit (6-8)

Provided by: Ocean Wise
Lesson Plans Grades 6-8

Synopsis

  • This 5-lesson unit shows students the relationship between the health of marine species and human activities, and includes important Indigenous perspectives about how ocean health affects Indigenous culture and livelihoods.
  • Through activities like creating posters to advocate for species' protection, calculating their carbon footprint, drawing food chains, exploring pollutants, using fishing simulations, participating in shoreline clean-ups, and designing kelp products, students will learn how to be stewards of the sea and why their stewardship is necessary.
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Subjects: Social Studies, Biology
Authors: Ocean Wise
Region: Global
Languages: English, French

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