An Ocean Adventure is a free, highly interactive makerzine created by Blue Marine Foundation and Planetari. Designed for ages 8–12, it brings ocean science, geography and global citizenship to life through real‑world stories and hands‑on activities. It helps pupils explore marine ecosystems and human impact, while giving teachers clear, child‑friendly explanations of key concepts.
Ways to use it in the classroom
- Science, Geography or PSHE lessons
- Project‑based learning and inquiry
- Independent research for confident readers
- Homework tasks (posters, letters, creative writing)
- Clubs or enrichment days on sustainability or the ocean
- Cross‑curricular events such as Oceans Week or Climate Week
Links to curriculum topics
- Science
Ocean habitats and food webs; Adaptation and survival; Biodiversity and ecosystems; Human impact on the ocean; Climate science basics; Renewable energy and ocean technology - Geography
Global ocean locations and features; Real‑world coastal case studies; Movement and migration; Human–environment interaction and sustainability - PSHE / Citizenship
Environmental stewardship; Global citizenship and connecting with peers; Understanding personal action and responsibility; Persuasive writing and taking action
“What activities are inside?
Make and do
Build an oyster hotel; Create a Marine Protected Area mobile; Craft 3D ocean creatures
Investigations and problem‑solving
Track eel and sturgeon migrations; Explore the carbon cycle with simple diagrams; Investigate coral bleaching, warming seas and acidification; Learn about sustainable fishing and food choices
Creative and communication tasks
Send a message in a bottle; Write a letter to a Minister for the Environment; Draw a future coral reef for 2029; Complete quizzes using information across the pages”
