Our Ocean Planet

Science / Geography | Ages 7-11

  1. 1. The UK seas with Paul Rose
  2. 2. UK marine habitats with Dr Susana Lincoln
  3. 3. UK marine life with Dr Ceri Lewis and Dr Helen Findlay
  4. 4. Using our seas with Jennifer Gomez Molina
  5. 5. Our ocean voyage with Prof Alex Rogers
  6. 6. The Arctic Ocean and the water cycle with Prof Mark Brandon
  7. 7. The Atlantic Ocean and climate with Prof Penny Holliday
  8. 8. The Indian Ocean and classification with Sheena Talma
  9. 9. The Pacific Ocean and plastic pollution with Jo Royle
  10. 10. The Southern Ocean and penguin adaptation with Dr Norman Ratcliffe
  11. 11. The Southern Ocean and penguin evolution with Dr Michael Dunn
  12. 12. Captain’s log

The UK seas with Paul Rose

Part of:

AXA Ocean Education

Lesson overview

Students will explore the seas and coasts of the United Kingdom with explorer and TV presenter Paul Rose. They will be able to name and locate the UK’s surrounding seas and major marine features and landmarks, with opportunities to develop map skills.

Learning outcomes

  • Name and locate the UK’s surrounding seas
  • Name and locate the UK’s major marine features and landmarks
  • Develop appropriate marine-focused geographical vocabulary
  • Develop map skills

Lesson steps

  1. Mission statement from Paul Rose (10 mins)
    Students are introduced to the Our Ocean Planet topic by Paul Rose and meet the crew of ocean experts who will guide them on their voyage.
  2. UK’s surrounding seas (15 mins)
    Students name and locate the UK’s home nations, with their capitals and the surrounding seas on a map.
  3. UK’s major marine features and landmarks (25 mins)
    Students develop their knowledge of the UK’s major marine features and landmarks. They locate these on a map and can use atlases, maps and grid references as appropriate.
  4. Sharing the UK’s seas (up to 60 mins)
    Using either the Postcard or Travel brochure template, students share their learning about the UK’s seas, marine features and landmarks. The time range reflects the time needed for these two different options.
  5. Reflection (10 mins)
    Students reflect on their learning, considering what they have learnt, what connects to their prior knowledge and what they still want to know.