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Free Courses

The Importance of Sea Ice

Journey to the Arctic Circle! This short course, guided by an ice scientist, explores the crucial role of sea ice.

Why Choose This Course?

During this short course, we are going to be focusing on the importance of sea ice. We welcome you to join us on top of the icebreaker, Greg Mortimer, as we cruise towards the North Pole through an ocean filled with ice.

This course should allow the students to understand the importance of this amazing formation and also have a strong connection with it.

As this concept of preserving ice around the world is very abstract to many of our children, we have delivered this lesson directly from a boat within the Arctic Circle, so that the point of connection is one step closer to your students, thus creating an emotional bond between the importance of sea ice and your children.

Learning Goals

  • Scientific Understanding: Explore the science behind the water cycle and its impact on living organisms and the Earth’s surface.

  • Environmental Stewardship: Learn how to protect and manage natural resources sustainably.

  • Collaboration: Work with peers on projects that promote awareness and conservation of water resources.

  • Creative Expression: Use art and design to represent scientific concepts and communicate ideas effectively.

  • Critical Thinking: Analyze the effects of human activity on the environment and develop solutions to protect water systems.

Global Impacts Already Made

This course has empowered children worldwide to become published authors, share their voices, and contribute to meaningful causes through storytelling. Their books not only inspire readers but also generate real-world change, making this program a unique opportunity to connect creativity with impact.

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Key Information

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)

  • All of our courses empower students to take action towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for a better world. This course specifically focuses on the goals shown below.

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Ages:  Year 3 upwards

Course Duration: 1 Lesson

Time per Lesson: 60-90 mins

Key Curriculum Areas:   Writing Communication, Literacy, Creative Arts, Digital Literacy, Citizenship Ethics, Leadership Teamwork, Community Engagement

Teacher/s:  Gavin McCormack 

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