Climate Change Lesson Plan: The Ocean
Created by Teacher(s): Greta Stacy|Published on: April 25, 2025
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Science
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Global
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Synopsis
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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