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Ocean Generation

Activities

Colour in Coral

Dig out your brightest, most beautiful pencils, crayons, markers or paints and help us bring this coral reef back to life!

Age group – 5-7

Download the Colour in Coral activity sheet here

Plastic by Numbers

On most plastic items found in your household, you’ll find the “chasing arrows” symbol but what do they mean? Join this investigation to find out for yourself!

Age group – 7-11 and 11+

Download the worksheet here

Plastic Treasure Hunt

Age group – 7-11 and 11+

Download the worksheet here

Films to watch πŸ‘‡

What do we need to do to restore the Ocean?

Our Ocean is a self-sustaining ecosystem – it’d be totally fine without us. But our actions have an impact on our Ocean. If we all did one thing for our Ocean, the impact would be HUGE. Watch this short animated explainer to find out how.

Age group – 5-7, 7-11 and 11+

What is our impact on the Ocean ?

The Ocean is a flourishing ecosystem that can maintain itself. But our actions have been negatively impacting the Ocean for many decades. Watch this short film to find out what 5 human threats the Ocean faces and how we can all be part of the solution.

Age group – 5-7, 7-11 and 11+

Ocean not oceans

At school we may learn that the Ocean has five separate regions: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Artic and Southern Ocean. But there is only one Ocean. Watch this short animated explainer to find out why.

Age group – 5-7, 7-11 and 11+

Our Ocean

Watch this 1 minute animated explainer video to find out why the Ocean is our vital life support system and why we should care about our Ocean.

Age group – 5-7, 7-11 and 11+

The problem with plastic pollution

So, the future health of our Ocean isn’t set. Through this Ocean film, introduced by Sir David Attenborough, we hope to help you understand plastic pollution, how it impacts the Ocean, and how we are all part of the solution.

Age group – 5-7, 7-11 and 11+

What is plastic ?

Through this short Ocean film, introduced by Sir David Attenborough, we’re diving into what plastic is, why we need to address our ‘throw away’ culture and how plastic impacts the Ocean and the marine life that call our Ocean home. πŸŒŠ

Age group – 5-7, 7-11 and 11+

Why is the Ocean one of the most important ecosystems on Earth ?

Why should we care about the Ocean? Watch this short video, introduced by Sir David Attenborough, to find out.

Age group – 5-7, 7-11 and 11+

Click here to learn more about Ocean Generation