Ocean Animals
Meet the ocean’s most iconic creatures — from sharks and turtles to plankton and whales.
Ocean Animals gives learners (ages 7–14) the chance to uncover unique adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation stories through engaging, age-appropriate lessons.
Dive into the world of sharks, nature’s top predators that keep marine ecosystems in balance.
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Lesson Plan (PDF)
Activity Sheet(s) (PDF)
Lesson Slides (PDF)
→ Learning Outcomes
Understand the role of sharks in ocean food webs
Recognise different shark species and adaptations
Explore why shark conservation is critical for healthy seas
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Meet sea turtles, ocean travellers that have swum Earth’s seas for over 100 million years.
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Lesson Plan (PDF)
Activity Sheet(s) (PDF)
Lesson Slides (PDF)
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Identify key sea turtle species
Explore their long migrations and nesting behaviour
Understand threats from pollution, fishing, and climate change
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Discover whales and dolphins — intelligent marine mammals that use sound to communicate and navigate the ocean.
→ What’s Included
Lesson Plan (PDF)
Activity Sheet(s) (PDF)
Lesson Slides (PDF)
→ Learning Outcomes
Recognise whales and dolphins as mammals with special adaptations for ocean life
Understand how echolocation and songs are used for survival
Explore their cultural and ecological importance
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Uncover the hidden world of plankton, the drifting plants and animals that power ocean food webs and regulate our planet’s climate.
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Lesson Plan (PDF)
Activity Sheet(s) (PDF)
Lesson Slides (PDF)
→ Learning Outcomes
Understand the difference between phytoplankton and zooplankton
Recognise plankton as the base of ocean food chains
Explore their role in producing oxygen and capturing carbon
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Meet octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish — clever creatures with extraordinary camouflage and problem-solving skills.
→ What’s Included
Lesson Plan (PDF)
Activity Sheet(s) (PDF)
Lesson Slides (PDF)
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Identify the main groups of cephalopods
Explore their adaptations: camouflage, ink, intelligence
Understand their ecological importance and threats
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Keep the curiosity flowing
WHAT'S NEXT?
You’ve explored the ocean’s habitats — now meet the creatures that call them home. From tiny plankton to giant whales, discover the diversity of ocean life.
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Learn how marine species survive, interact, and inspire us to protect the blue world we share.
