Let's create continuous conversations about climate change education: Spreading the Sediment of Science!

Conocimiento Oceanográfico 2024

Provided by: NOAA

Articles/Websites Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

This NOAA guide is in Spanish and outlines the seven principles of ocean literacy.
The guide details the importance of being ocean-literate and the need for classroom integration.
Teachers can find the English version here.

Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: NOAA

Region: United States, Global

Languages: Spanish

Positives

The principles each have subitems that further clarify and contextualize the principle.
The guide is concise and comprehensive.

Prerequisites

Students should understand what the ocean is. Some students may need help differentiating between oceans and other bodies of water, such as lakes and rivers.

Differentiation & Implementation

In high school classes, teachers can split students into groups, having each group research and teach about one of the Ocean Literacy Principles.
To make creative connections and demonstrate their understanding of the principles, students can create posters, infographics, or comic strips to illustrate each of the Ocean Literacy Principles.
This guide can serve as a framework for teaching about the ocean throughout students' schooling. Teachers can select principles and subitems that best fit with their curriculum.

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