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Oceanography
"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” Jacques Cousteau
Resources
National Marine Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the UK. Explore their website and watch their many videos on YouTube.
The Marine Conservation Society website has lots of information to explore and delve into. It has topics on the ocean emergency, habitat damage, pollution and climate change. There is also a really informative blog.
The National Oceanography Centre website has so much to explore and the science and technology involved in understanding our oceans better. There is also an education page with further resources.
Award winning science teacher streaming free, fun and fascinating science lessons for all ages. New lessons are added each week and are available to watch live or on demand via the Theatre of Science website, Facebook and YouTube. Topics are wide ranging and cover subjects such as coral reefs, waves and polar regions.
eLearn with Amy has a large catalogue of amazing zoology and biology lessons for KS1 through to IGCSE. This includes a 6 unit IGCSE Marine Science course.
Unit Study offers a catalogue of over 100 topics prepared as a unit study. They are purchased as a digital download, available straight away and can be used with more than one learner. They have an 'Oceans' unit study that covers world geography, oceanography, marine biology and more. No prep is required, just print and go plus it includes a lapbook. Takes approximately 4 weeks to complete and is suitable for KS1-GCSE.
Harbor & Sprout have an expansive range of topics as unit studies and activity packs for KS1, KS2 and KS3. They have a oceanography topics and an oceanography nature study.
£2 Tuition Hub offers live and recorded lessons in a wide range of subjects including an iGCSE in Marine Biology.
How Wee Learn have a 10 part unit study on the Ocean covering topics such as the layers of the ocean, the creatures found in the ocean, waves and coral reefs. It is available as a digital pdf and aimed at KS1 and KS2.
The Marine Biological Association is dedicated to promoting research into the oceans. They offer a membership for young people: The Young Marine Biologist Club which includes a monthly online topic along with other benefits such as access to The Marine Biologist magazine back catalogue. Membership costs £15 per year.
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Other learning ideas
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Visit an aquarium or Sealife Centre
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Crafts with shells and driftwood
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Observe shipping in a particular area
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Conduct a survey of seaweed, crabs, sea birds, mini beasts
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See what can be foraged along the beach
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Take part in a beach clean up
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Visit the beach at different tide times
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Set up the layers of the ocean in a jar (check out on Pinterest)