Climate Change Lesson Plan: The Ocean

Created by Teacher(s): Greta Stacy|Published on: April 25, 2025

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Students learn about the importance of the ocean as a carbon and heat sink. Students explore various impacts of climate change on the ocean and solutions that can protect our ocean.

Inquire: Students reflect on their feelings about the ocean and the impacts humans have had on it.

Investigate: Students explore different challenges faced by the ocean due to climate change.

Inspire: Students share ocean-focused climate change solutions with their communities.

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Subjects: Science

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Region: Global

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Posted on Apr 25, 2025

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Greta Stacy

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