Sea Stories and Sustainable Shores

by Ocean Wise

Dive into a world where mermaids, sea monsters, and ocean legends come to life! In this interactive program, we’ll uncover the real marine animals that inspired mythical tales and explore how science reveals their secrets. Along the way, we’ll discover how choosing sustainable seafood helps protect these ocean wonders for the future!

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $100.00
By Request Premium: $80.00

Length

45 Minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 students

Primary Disciplines

Online Learning/Digital Learning , Online Learning/Digital Learning , Culture, Language Arts/English, Science, History & Social Studies, STEM, Technology/Information Science

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Zoom
Microsoft Teams

Booking Information

This program is available to book between 10am PT - 3pm PT on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For any special requests please reach out to us directly at online.learning@ocean.org

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be requested 48 hours prior to the event for a full refund. Cancellations within the 48 hour period are subject to an 80% charge and 20% refund.

About This Provider

Ocean Wise

Vancouver, BC
United States

Ocean Wise is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower communities and individuals to take action to protect and restore the world's oceans.

Live workshops guided by Ocean Wise experts, focus on inquiry-based learning with an environmental and climate change focus. Not your average digital workshops, students will play mini-games, lead their own discussions, and enjoy some surprises along the way. Using scientific findings and data collected by Ocean Wise’s world-renowned research team, they will get an inside view of the latest climate and ocean science and come away feeling empowered to make positive change.

Contact:
Daphne Austin
online.learning@ocean.org
604 659 3820 Opt. 1

Program Details

Format

1. Open with Ocean Trivia
2. Leads into exploring different ocean zones
3. Discuss what a story is and the significance of storytelling around the world in different communities
4. Sharing portion to share different Ocean stories and Lore
5. Dive into 3 different myths and discuss real life organisms that embody those mythical creatures
6. Discuss overfishing, bycatch and their impacts on the ocean and how storytelling can be a useful tool in helping the Ocean
7. Open up for Q&A before session ends

Objectives

- Exploring the different oceanic zones
- Highlight the significance of storytelling among cultures and it's impact on sustainability
- Connect stories to real life biology
- Discuss anthropogenic influences/impacts on the deep sea/organisms