Dive into the Ocean Blue!

$19.50

Dive into oceanography with hands-on experiments! Explore the differences between freshwater and saltwater, simulate ocean currents with colored water and ice cubes, and test materials for cleaning up oil spills. Ocean Explorers is a robust school-age unit steeped in activities that enable students to challenge themselves, experiment, and transform information into meaningful content and skills. While the lesson plan incorporates many different Pennsylvania Learning Standards, it
focuses on the key learning area of “Scientific Thinking and Technology.” Specifically, students will learn to engage in learning activities that meet the PA Standard Areas of Physical Science, Earth and Space Science, and Environmental Literacy and Sustainability.

About our lesson plans:

  • Developed and tested by a team of experienced, certified educators

  • Immediate PDF download upon purchase with unlimited use

  • Activity pages, extension activities, and additional resources included at no cost

  • Developmentally appropriate

  • Printable format that is also digital friendly with links and QR codes embedded in the lesson plans

Camp Outline:

  • Arrival Activity
  • Class Discussion
  • Water Pollution Craft
  • Let’s Get Moving – Pass the Salt
  • Saltwater Vs. Fresh Water Density
  • Tide Pool Art
  • Social-Emotional Learning – Don’t Be Salty
  • Saltwater Conductivity
  • Reflection
  • Arrival Activity
  • Class Discussion
  • Pond Underwater Plate Craft
  • Let’s Get Moving – Protect Your Pond
  • Waterfall Drawing
  • Foil Embossed Fish Puppet
  • Social-Emotional Learning – Freshwater Mindfulness 5-4-3-2-1
  • Fan Fish
  • Reflection
  • Arrival Activity
  • Class Discussion
  • Ocean Currents
  • Let’s Get Moving – Rubber Duck Current Race
  • Ocean Zone Craft
  • X-Ray Fish
  • Social-Emotional Learning – Emotion Layers
  • Jellyfish Streamers
  • Reflection
  • Arrival Activity
  • Class Discussion
  • The Water Cycle
  • Let’s Get Moving – Water Cycle Shuffle
  • 3D Rain Clouds
  • Water Cycle DIY
  • Social-Emotional Learning – Emotion Water Drops
  • Spring Rain Cloud Craft
  • Reflection
  • Arrival Activity
  • Class Discussion
  • Water Conservation Poster
  • Let’s Get Moving – Conservation Race
  • Oil Spill Cleanup
  • Water Conservation Bookmark
  • Social-Emotional Learning – Gratitude Raindrops
  • Something Fishy Craft
  • Reflection