\n\nWith over 240,000 recognised species in our oceans (and new species being discovered every day), learning about marine life has never been more exciting. If you’re looking for a fun and fascinating way to learn about sea animals, why not create your very own classroom aquarium? Using the excellent \nThe Sea Book\n, by Charlotte Milner, children can research and craft their favourite sea animals by creating vibrant poster displays, brightly coloured artwork or terrifying papier-mâché creatures, using pipe-cleaners and other craft knick-knacks to make them as realistic as possible.

 Create an ocean zoo!

\n\nWith less than five per cent of Earth’s oceans explored, the ocean bed remains as captivating and frightening as ever. Let children’s imaginations run wild as they research and create fact files on ancient shipwrecks, underwater explorers and the mysteries of the abyss in \nDK Eyewitness: Ocean\n and \nDKfindout! Oceans\n. With amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to reveal the many aspects of marine life, this task has something for everyone and children will love presenting their findings in class and in assemblies.\n\n

Discover the secrets of the deep!

With over half the Earth’s oxygen coming from the ocean, keeping oceans (and marine life) as clean and safe as possible is vital. To support this, children can make a short Attenborough-style documentary in groups detailing our impact on oceans, ocean life and the environment. Using fun-filled resources such as \nKnowledge Encyclopedia Ocean!\n, children can present fascinating facts on pollution, habitat loss and climate change, as well as how we can preserve our oceans.\n\n

Saving our oceans

The Pacific Ocean; the Atlantic Ocean; the Indian Ocean; the Arctic Ocean and the Southern Ocean: all have a fantastic story to tell and are amazing in so many ways. But which ocean has the edge? Splitting students into ‘ocean teams’ and asking them to research and present what makes their ocean so uniquely fascinating gives students an excellent opportunity to learn all about the ocean in an engaging and collaborative environment, through learning about the creatures that live within each ocean, and each ocean’s subtle (and not so subtle!) differences. A class vote after all presentations have finished also allows for one of ‘\nEarth’s Incredible Oceans\n’ to be crowned the ‘winner’!\n\n

The ‘O’ Factor

With so little of Earth’s oceans explored, World Oceans Day is a fantastic opportunity for children to imagine themselves in the depths of the oceans, sailing the world or even in character as a shark or a whale. Why not have children write about a day in the life of a sea creature? Or use some of the phenomenal 3D images in \nKnowledge Encyclopaedia Ocean\n as a writing stimulus? Why not ask students to write a story about crossing Mid-Ocean Ridge (the longest range of mountains in the world, crossing an underwater distance of 65,000 kilometres)? With 25,000 islands lying within the Pacific Ocean (more than anywhere else on the planet), a diary entry from a castaway provides wonderful opportunities for students to use their newfound ocean knowledge.\n\nAnd, after all of the fun of World Oceans Day, what better way to finish the day than with a quiz on all things ocean? With a massive range of engaging quizzes in the \nDKfindout! \nseries\n, there’s no need to scour the web for pre-made quizzes; or why not try out a \nthemed \nKahoot\n? It couldn’t be easier!

Pirates, explorers or sharks…?

Feeling inspired? Dive in with these books...\n

Feeling inspired? Dive in with these books...

Discover the watery world that covers two-thirds of the globe and find out why oceans are so important to life on Earth. Meet jet-propelled octopuses and hermit crabs, look closely at seaweed, find out how waves form, and discover the submarines and submersibles that have explored shipwrecks and the deepest trenches. Learn about prehistoric oceans and find out how people are trying to protect the oceans of the future. Eyewitness Ocean uses striking full-colour photographs, including sequences of animal behaviour, and diagrams of how oceans work, and maps along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to reveal the many aspects of this marine biome. Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

Ocean

Sail across spectacular seas and discover the mind-boggling marine life of the world's oceans. Find out about the five great oceans on our planet, and learn about their biological and geographical features. Explore the deepest depths of the Mariana Trench, spot shipwrecks at the bottom of the sea, and uncover the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. This book will teach children about the incredible oceans and seas that cover around seventy per cent of our world. Dive in with amazing illustrations, discover how we can protect our oceans, and stock up on facts to amaze your friends. Packed with information, photographs, and colourful illustrations, DKfindout! Oceans is a beautiful compendium of ocean life, from the Pacific to the Atlantic. DKfindout! Oceans introduces creatures great and small, from the great white shark, dolphins, and giant squid, to penguins and colourful coral. The DK findout! series introduces children to a range of exciting topics in a fun, engaging way. Checked by specialist consultants and an educational expert, this is not only a source of information you can trust, but one that is age-appropriate and supports your child's schoolwork.

DKfindout! Oceans

Dive into our planet's largest and least explored world in this stunning encyclopedia of everything ocean - including whales, waves, wrecks, wind farms, and more! Using 3D computer illustrations to show cross-section views and a level of detail you can't find in other ebooks, this children's ocean encyclopedia takes you on a world tour of the waters that cover 70 percent of our planet. Including sharks, jellyfish, turtles, dolphins, octopuses, penguins, and seahorses, you will see the fish, invertebrates, and other animals that call the ocean home and learn how their anatomy and behaviour is adapted to deal with a watery habitat. Discover the geography, geology, and ecology that lies beneath the waves - from the dramatic landscapes of the deepest trench and towering underwater chimneys, to coastal coral reefs and kelp forests teeming with life. Find out, too, about the science behind the seas. How do islands form? What are tsunamis? How can you help with marine conservation? Beautifully illustrated and full of facts, Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean is the ultimate reference book for children curious about our planet's watery world.

Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean!

Enter the world of oceans and discover all the interesting animals that live in them! Swim with jellyfish, wonder at the busy life of a seagrass meadow, and fence with narwhals. Children will be delighted to learn about life under the sea and how to conserve it for generations to come. Inside the pages of Earth's Incredible Oceans, you'll discover: - Fascinating information about oceans that supports and goes beyond the national curriculum - Fun and unusual facts for curious 7-9 year-olds about amazing sea creatures, underwater habitats, and how we can bring about environmental change - Compelling and factual text written by animal expert Jess French, and beautifully detailed ocean-themed illustrations by Claire McElfatrick Let's go on an underwater adventure! From glowing jellyfish to deep-sea dwellers, they'll discover the incredible secret world of life under the sea. This ocean book is filled with colourful visuals that will delight and inspire kids - teaching them the importance of the ocean and how we can help to take care of it. Fish, sharks, whales, and invertebrates swim through the pages of this colourful ocean book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about the world's oceans. Children will learn interesting facts, and explanations about how the ocean functions, such as, how underwater plants and species rely on each other, and how ocean animals have fun and look after their young. This beautiful book is the perfect gift for young animal and conservation enthusiasts. Complete the Series: DK's Kid's Nature series of educational books for kids teach them about the magical natural world. Other books in this series include The Magic and Mystery of Trees and The Book of Brilliant Bugs.

Earth's Incredible Oceans

Featuring fascinating, fishy fun facts accompanied by bright, bold, and beautiful illustrations, this book takes children on a journey through the sea and all its zones. This charming celebration of the sea shows children how extraordinary our oceans are and is a reminder that it is up to us to keep it that way - shortlisted for Best Children's Book 5+ category in the Junior Design Awards 2019. The Sea Book is the coolest educational book about the sea, covering a wealth of sea animals, including mammals, fish, invertebrates, and reptiles. It explores the underwater worlds of incredible marine life and their habitats. From up on the ice, down to colourful coral reefs, underwater forests, and right down to the deepest darkest depths where the weird and wonderful lurk - it's sure to delight any ocean-obsessed child. Following on from The Bee Book, Charlotte Milner continues to highlight critical environmental issues faced by our planet. This time the focus is on our watery friends and the damaging effects humans are having on our seas. The perfect introduction to ocean conservation packaged in a way that won't leave children (or their parents for that matter) fearing for life on earth. Children will discover what they can do to help, and there are fantastic tips on how to live plastic-free as well. Kids will also get to craft their own recycled shopping bag too! Dive Into A Watery World What lies beneath the waves? Life can be found everywhere in the sea - from the sunlit ocean surface to the darkest depths. The sea is home to a variety of life, which makes it a fascinating, exciting and significant place. There are more than 33,000 types of fish. Some fish can fly, some can dance, some are flat, and some are long. The sea has forests, ice, and exciting critters too. This adorable kid's book is the perfect meet-cute for kids and our beautiful oceans. Discover our oceans in a whole new way, learning about: - Why the sea is important - What lies beneath the waves - Life on the ice - Changing seas and plastic problems - How you can help and much, much more! This delightful book is one of three children's books on conservation for your little ones to enjoy. Try The Bat Book and The Bee Book next!

The Sea Book

Sea Book

With over 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface covered in water, and an astonishing 94 per cent of the Earth’s living species existing within our oceans, World Oceans Day is a chance to learn about and celebrate our oceans.\nBut with so many oceanic opportunities, what can we do to excite children on World Ocean Day 2022? Let’s dive straight in… 

Fantastic teaching ideas for World Oceans Day

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