Three ways schools can foster ocean literacy on World Oceans Day

Description

World Oceans Day is on June 8. This TeachSpace article focuses on how schools can mark World Oceans Day and what this year's theme ‘Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate’ means in practice.

 

It follows on from Australia’s annual SeaWeek in March, where our TeachSpace article ‘Planet Ocean’ - what have schools got to do with it? shared opportunities for schools to foster ocean literacy.

Written by Professor Alan Reid, we learn how ocean literacy can be encouraged through a focus on the arts, science and governance. There are some links to excellent teacher resources to assist you in class activities.

Alan Reid is a Professor of Education in Monash’s School of Curriculum, Teaching and Inclusive Education.