Spooky Lakes
Dive into the most mysterious waters around the world (if you dare) in this illustrated middle-grade nonfiction book, from TikTok creator and educator Geo Rutherford!
Exploring how the Ocean Effects Regional Climate
Explore the relationship between the ocean and regional climate. This lesson includes data visualizations and handouts.
The Coral Reef Ecosystem
Students examine a coral reef ecosystem to learn about its living and non-living parts and how they interact.
Stitching Together a Seafloor
Introduce students to the applications of photomosaics relating to maritime history and archaeology. Students will work in small groups to complete photomosaic puzzles of real seafloor scenes by recognizing and comparing unique features among image squares.
KELP: Kids Environmental Lesson Plans
KELP are free, downloadable marine science activities that encourage curiosity in kids and help them explore their surroundings.
Immersive Salish Sea Education
Explore the marine environment of the Salish Sea through 360 degree underwater videos with accompanying lesson plans and activities.
Where the land meets the sea: the nearshore
Lesson plan (grade 4-11) about marine nearshores and some of their inhabitants (eelgrass and forage fish); English & French.
Endeavour hydrothermal vents: Canada’s first marine protected areas
Grades 4 -11; class discussions, research, and activities to learn about deep sea biodiversity, Canada's Endeavour Hydrothermal vent site and it’s designation as a Marine Protected Area (English & French).
Turn down the volume!: The impact of sound on harbour porpoises
Explore connectivity between the marine environment and humans by learning about the impact of sound on harbour porpoise and student empowerment to make a difference (English & French)
Bioaccumulation: A case study of British Columbia’s killer whales
Five related lessons where students learn about the natural history of British Columbia's killer whale populations and the threats they face (English & French).
