Putting Marine Science on the Map
Using Google Maps to help students connect to waters near and far
Posts from the ‘Middle School (ages 11-14)’ Category
Apr 6
Apr 6
The Ocean – Live! Anywhere! Anytime!
Real-time data offer meaningful ways for middle-school students to develop science and math skills
Apr 6
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Oceans
A strategy for promoting ocean literacy for ages 12-16 by emphasizing the connections between personal and pelagic health
Apr 6
Beyond our Beaches: Ocean Trash
What research about long-term plastic marine debris is telling us, and how young people can respond
Mapping to Increase Student Awareness of Local Wildlife
Two simple activities that help middle school students increase their sense of connection with their natural surroundings.
Apr 5
Star Power
A reading and 2 activities for 8-13 year olds that focus on harnessing the Sun’s energy
Endangered Animals and Science Literacy
Fostering concern for endangered species among students aged 8-14 with a series of lessons that connect language arts and science.
Apr 5
Discovering Native Bees
The importance of teaching about native pollinators to those ages 9 and up, coupled with a number of learning activities.
Connecting Art and Science
Using clay, creativity and colours to teach environmental science concepts such as biodiversity and evolutionary adaptations to 10-18 year olds.
Apr 5
Rewriting Our World
A grade 6 class examines the barriers to sustainability underpinned by the Western cultural narrative, and ‘rewrites’ history to overcome these barriers.
