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The Power of the Ocean - Appreciation and Connection

Lesson2 of 3 in this unit
SecondaryYear 7 - 8Humanities and Social SciencesGeographyEnvironmentalClimate ChangeOceans

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Learning intentions

Students will:

  • develop an appreciation of the ocean's beauty and emotional significance by connecting with nature and diverse cultural perspectives
  • investigate the critical ecological role of oceans and communicate key facts that build ocean literacy.

Success criteria

Students can:

  • express why the ocean is important to them personally or culturally
  • explain at least 1 way the ocean supports life on Earth
  • contribute to a collaborative display that shows appreciation and understanding of the ocean.

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