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  • Thursday 12th March 2026
  • Lesson Planning, School Trip, KS3

Plundering the ocean’s depths to spark connected learning in KS3

An ocean-themed project can ignite endless opportunities for cross-curricular learning in KS3, as well as sparking curiosity, creativity and even a campaigning spirit in students.

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  • Tuesday 20th January 2026
  • Lesson Planning, Topical Teaching, Conservation, Activities and Teaching Ideas

Why Penguins Should Take Over Your Classroom This January

Penguins have a way of capturing students’ attention like few other animals can. From their waddling walk to their remarkable survival skills, penguins spark curiosity, empathy, and endless questions. Want to make your lessons more engaging with penguins? Here’s how…

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  • Tuesday 2nd December 2025
  • Lesson Planning, KS1, KS2, School Trip

Creative, captivating and colourful: Ocean-inspired learning for KS1&2

The world’s oceans are full of hidden depths when it comes to cross-curricular learning for KS1&2 teachers. Here are five ideas for ocean-themed projects – and how to integrate them into the classroom.

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  • Thursday 27th November 2025
  • Conservation, Topical Teaching, Activities and Teaching Ideas

Oceans at COP30 + engaging activities to dive into

For teachers, COP30 is a good way to connect global policy to the classroom, showing students that protecting the ocean isn’t just about wildlife, it’s about climate, people, and our shared future.

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  • Tuesday 11th February 2025
  • School Trip, PSHE
  • Laura Di Pasquale

How a School Aquarium Trip Can Help Students Feel Calm

It’s no secret that the wellbeing of our children has taken a hit in recent years. From pandemic disruptions to the ever insisting presence of social media, young people face a barrage of pressures previous generations could never have imagined. However, what if there was a way to make learning about wellbeing fun, engaging, and memorable? Enter the humble aquarium trip!

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