A WARMING OCEAN (Gr. 7-12) - Examine the consequences of climate change on the ocean through demonstrations, data, and discussion. Explore ocean-based solutions, culminating in a student-led discussion about climate action. Lesson duration: 90 minutes. Suggested BC Curriculum Alignment: Science 7, 8, 9, 10; Science for Citizens 11; Earth Science 11; Environmental Science 11, 12; Chemistry 11; Physical Geography 12

HYDROTHERMAL VENT ECOSYSTEMS (Gr. 6-8) - The unique hydrothermal vent ecosystem shifts so much of what we know to be true about living organisms. From geology to ecology, students will learn about the adaptations of organisms at Canada’s first Marine Protected Area (MPA) at the Endeavour Hydrothermal Vents. Lesson duration: 45 minutes. Suggested BC Curriculum Alignment: Science 6-8 Curricular Competencies; Science 6 & 8 Content

LOXIWEY (CLAM GARDENS) (Gr. 6-10) - Loxiwey is the term in the Liq’wala language of the Laich-Kwil-Tach people for what is known in English as clam gardens. Students will try spotting ancient clam gardens in beach photographs and learn how First Peoples’ practice cultivates beach habitat for clams. This presentation is based on the Ocean Sense module developed in partnership between Ocean Networks Canada, A-Tlegay Fisheries Society, and local knowledge holders of the Discovery Passage area near Campbell River, BC. Lesson duration: 45 minutes. Suggested BC Curriculum Alignment: Science 6-10 Curricular Competencies; Science 9 Content

MARINE BIODIVERSITY (Gr. 6-10) - Join the ONC team to learn about the biodiversity of the organisms in and around the Salish Sea on Canada’s west coast! Students will learn about common intertidal creatures as well as a few deep ocean organisms. Lesson duration: 45 minutes. Suggested BC Curriculum Alignment: Science 6-10 Curricular Competencies; Science 7 Content

REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE EXPLORATION (Gr. 6-10) - Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) go where humans can’t! Learn about how Ocean Networks Canada uses these incredible machines for ocean exploration. Recorded videos and a suggested activity that students can try with simple recycled materials will round out this presentation. Lesson duration: 45 minutes. Suggested BC Curriculum Alignment: Applied Design, Skills and Technologies 6-9 Curricular Competencies; Science 7 Content

SEISMIC STUDIES (Gr. 8-10) - Being able to detect earthquakes and other seismic events is important on the west coast of Canada, an active seismic region. Students will use ONC’s online Earthquake Data Dashboard and hear accounts of the 1700 tsunami within Nuu-chah-nulth territory. Lesson duration: 45 minutes. Suggested BC Curriculum Alignment: Science 8-10 Curricular Competencies; Science 8 Content

YOUR COASTAL CONNECTION (Gr. 6-10) - Did you know that you can thank ocean-dwelling plankton for every other breath you take? No matter where we live, we are all connected to the ocean through rivers, streams, estuaries, and more. Lesson duration: 45 minutes. Suggested BC Curriculum Alignment: Science 7 Content

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