Ocean Conservation Education Program


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marine conservation curriculum development lesson planning researchThe goal of this project is to develop ocean conservation education program curricula for youth, focusing on Orcas in the Salish Sea. Sea Smart, a Vancouver-based charity, aims to inspire and empower kids to love and protect the ocean. This project will involve several different steps for the students, including:
- Researching ocean conservation topics and developing lesson plans.
- Developing activities and resources to engage youth in ocean conservation topics.
- Creating online resources and materials to supplement the curricula.
By the end of the project, students should complete the following list of activities:
- Research and lesson plans on ocean conservation topics, specifically Orcas in the Salish Sea.
- Development of engaging activities and resources for youth to learn about ocean conservation.
- Creation of online resources and materials to supplement the curricula.
Final deliverables should include:
- Completed lesson plans and research materials.
- Engaging activities and resources for youth.
- Online resources and materials to supplement the curricula.
You will be matched with our Program Coordinator who is highly experienced in developing and delivering environmental education programs for youth. The PC will provide weekly guidance and supervision on the project as well as a document detailing the needs of our program.
Supported causes
The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.
About the company
Sea Smart is a Vancouver-based charity that was founded by marine biologist Dr Elaine Leung to inspire and empower kids to love and protect our ocean. Since our inception in 2016, we’ve empowered over 40,000 people through in-person programs across Metro Vancouver and over 1,000,000 people in over 30 countries through our free online educator resources to become ocean heroes. We deliver innovative, solutions-based education programs like outdoor summer camps, school workshops, online courses and shoreline cleanups to empower kids to make the world a better place. Sea Smart is powering waves of change around the world to ensure our future generations will live in a world with healthy oceans full of whales, fish and hope.
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