Ocean Lesson Plans

Students identify the continents and the oceans of the world. In this geography lesson, students use the Visual Thesaurus and mnemonics to memorize the names and locations of the continents and oceans.

Students explore world mapping skills. In this world geography lesson plan, students identify and label the continents and oceans on a world map using the Visual Thesaurus. Students generate mnemonic devices to help memorize these terms.

Students compare and contrast information about oceans. They locate the oceans on a globe, and in small groups conduct Internet research on the oceans, identifying the similarities and differences and writing a report.

Third graders investigate the concept of oceans and they conduct research using a library database, online resources, science textbook, and library books. They use the resources in order to compile a file of information that can be used for a science report.

Have your class do research on natural disasters and create a presentation using this resource. In completing this activity, learners apply the five geography themes to their research. They write a paper describing their results. It's a great way to provide a cross-curricular approach.

Students identify the Seven Seas and the Five Basins, and examine the significance of ocean currents and how they affect humans. They label a map, answer discussion questions, conduct research, and write a letter.

How does the formation of currents and waves in the ocean happen? High schoolers will learn about the primary causes for ocean currents and waves by calculating a wave's amplitude and nautical mile speed. Then they will complete a problem solving worksheet. Finally, they will complete the study with write an essay how the Coriolis force affects them personally.

Students examine the types of organisms found in oceans. In groups, they read articles about the research done at certain sites. They work together to research their own water ecosystems and report the findings to the class. To end the lesson, they also observe the behaviors of dolphins.

Students investigate geography by completing games with classmates. In this United States of America lesson, students examine a map of North America and identify the borders of Mexico and Canada as well as the Pacific and Atlantic. Students complete a state capital worksheet and participate in a fact check game with a classmate.

Young scholars identify the Seven Seas and the Five Basins; describe how ocean currents affect how and where marine debris moves; identify Pacific Ocean currents; map the starting location where cargo was originally dumped into the ocean and track the movement of the debris; and describe the significance of ocean currents and how they affect humans.