Green Careers Lesson: The Ocean
Created by Teacher(s): Greta Stacy|Published on: April 28, 2025
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Science, Social Studies, Career Skills
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Global
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Synopsis
Students explore their interests and passions, and how they can use those to improve the health of our ocean. Students research potential career paths to create a resume for their future selves 20 years from now.
Inquire: Students recall challenges facing the ocean and consider what skills may be needed to solve these problems.
Investigate: Students use My Next Move to better understand their own interests and research a potential career path.
Inspire: Students imagine what their resumes will look like 20 years from now if they follow this career path and complete a final reflection.
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