Inspire the next generation of ocean stewards with free marine science lesson plans
Bring the wonders of the ocean into your classroom with free, standards-aligned marine science lesson plans. Engage students with interactive activities, hands-on experiments, and dynamic discussions covering ocean conservation, marine ecosystems, climate change, and more.
Download now and equip your students with the knowledge and passion to protect our blue planet.
This two-part lesson highlights the vital role sharks play in ocean ecosystems and their unique biology. Students will learn how sharks regulate food webs, remove sick fish, and help maintain ecosystem balance. The lessons also address common misconceptions and emphasize the importance of shark conservation amid heavy human impacts.
Developed with Eagle Wing Tours, this activity helps students identify common plankton and surface ocean materials. It explores their role in maintaining or disrupting climate balance. A classroom-adapted version is also included for flexible learning environments.
Created with The Maiden Factor Foundation, this activity teaches students how to read and use nautical maps for ocean navigation. Students will learn to identify landmarks, depth changes, and plot courses between points. Available in both virtual and printed formats.
Created with Pip Hare Ocean Racing, this lesson introduces students to the deep ocean and its challenging environment. Students will learn why little is known about this habitat, explore adaptations that help organisms survive there, and design their own deep-sea creatures. The lesson emphasizes the importance of resilience in extreme conditions.
In collaboration with Pip Hare Ocean Racing, this lesson teaches students about sailboat anatomy and terminology through hands-on design using recycled materials. Students will explore how sailboats face ocean challenges and learn the importance of both vessel and human resilience during long-distance voyages.
Inspired by DISCOVERY Yacht Yeva’s Arctic voyages, this lesson introduces students to native species and habitats in the polar environment. Students will explore how these species survive in a harsh landscape and learn ways local and global communities can protect this fragile ecosystem.
Inspired by DISCOVERY Yacht Yeva’s Arctic voyages, this lesson examines how climate change is rapidly transforming the polar environment. Students will explore the effects of warming on native species and habitats, and understand the importance of raising awareness to protect these fragile ecosystems.
This lesson explores how various vessel features impact performance and environmental sustainability in different ocean conditions. Students will apply this knowledge to design and engineer a vessel focused on speed, fuel efficiency, or minimizing ecological impact.
In partnership with the talented team at Canvas of the Wild, The International SeaKeepers Society is excited to present the “Wildscapes Unveiled” educational outreach project. Our goal is to invite South Florida students to explore three vital native environments; the Everglades, Mangrove Forests, and the Western Central Atlantic Pelagic. Learning about how these places support the health of Florida’s ecology and economy, as well as the threatened species that play a role in maintaining these systems.
Students will have the opportunity to learn about these habitats through three interactive displays with embedded touchpoints that link to species and habitat information on the Canvas of the Wild knowledge base. An e-workbook will also accompany the murals, which will also guide students and teachers through each featured habitat display and provide supplemental curriculum.
The Biscayne Bay Coral Reef and Mangrove species identification guide was created by SeaKeepers Education and Outreach in partnership with the talented environmental artist Kelly Quinn of Canvas of the Wild with funding support from Open Water. They are the first and only ID guide specifically for Biscayne Bay that includes above and below-water native flora and fauna species. These unique outreach tools were created to increase community environmental awareness and promotion of marine conservation education in our beautiful Biscayne Bay ecosystems. The guides are 5.5” x 8”, double-sided, completely waterproof, and contain 100 highly detailed, true-color species images.
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