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The Conservation Classroom

Explore our free curriculum-linked teaching resources that will support children to develop an appreciation for the natural world around us, highlight threats to our oceans and encourage them take action in their local communities.

Activities & Worksheets

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Meet our SEA LIFE creatures! (7-11yrs)

Can you match the ‘creature features’ to the correct creature from the SEA LIFE Creatures Photo Album?

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Describing creature needs (7-11yrs)

Using the Word Mat, can you take turns to describe any sea creatures you know about?

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Creature needs (7-11yrs)

Write down or draw all of the things that you need in a good home. How does this compare to creature needs?

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A trip around the world (7-11yrs)

In groups and using the habitat postcards for inspiration, discuss what it might be like to live in different habitats

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Save Our Seas: The Rangers Challenge

Oil spills, industrial discharge, agriculture, air pollution, invasive species, over-fishing... more than 80% of marine pollution comes from land-based activity. Not only does a school trip to SEA LIFE endorse connectivity and empathy, it can challenges students to become the ultimate ocean conservation champion with our free 'Save our Oceans: The Rangers Challenge' onsite activity pack.  

Key Learning Outcomes (Age 5-11yrs)

Pupils will consider:

  • The different sea creatures they’ll encounter and their habitats.
  • How sea creatures are being negatively impacted by human behaviour.
  • What can be done to help protect the sea creatures and their habitats

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Identifying threats to our oceans (7-13yrs)

Can you identify what the threat is, as well as the human motivation behind it? Use the Word Bank to help prompt discussion with a partner.

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Finding my Ocean passion (7-13yrs)

Create a mind map about a threat to the Ocean you feel passionate about.

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Let's protect (7-13yrs)

Create an educational poster to encourage others to protect our oceans.

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Sustainable Manifestos (7-13yrs)

Look at the seven ways that you can help to protect the ocean. For each thing listed, write down an action that you can achieve in your daily life.

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Learn, read and play (EYFS)

Inspired by That's not my shark... an Usborne touchy-feely book, immerse young learners in a magical ocean world. Spark curiosity about sharks and sea creatures with these EYFS Framework-linked ideas and activities, designed to make the most of your deep dive into SEA LIFE London.

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A classroom with an ocean view

Peak your students curiosity for our Oceans as they walk in awe through pacific ocean tunnels, travel to the Amazon rainforest, explore tropical coral reefs and wrap up warm for the frozen extremities of Antarctica. Discover your local SEA LIFE and their school trip offering.

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