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  • Friday 10th July 2026
  • Topical Teaching, Activities and Teaching Ideas

Ask Your Class: Shark Awareness Day

Are sharks really as scary as people think? What would happen if they disappeared from our oceans? This Shark Awareness Day, spark curiosity and meaningful discussion with four age-appropriate challenge questions that bring science, conservation and critical thinking into your classroom.

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  • Tuesday 21st April 2026
  • Activities and Teaching Ideas, Topical Teaching, KS1, KS2, KS3

Dive Into Action: Oceans and Earth Day in the Classroom

From quick classroom tasks to creative projects, explore how ocean themes can enrich everyday lessons while building curiosity about the world around us.

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  • Thursday 12th March 2026
  • Lesson Planning, School Trip, KS3

Plundering the ocean’s depths to spark connected learning in KS3

An ocean-themed project can ignite endless opportunities for cross-curricular learning in KS3, as well as sparking curiosity, creativity and even a campaigning spirit in students.

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  • Tuesday 20th January 2026
  • Lesson Planning, Topical Teaching, Conservation, Activities and Teaching Ideas

Why Penguins Should Take Over Your Classroom This January

Penguins have a way of capturing students’ attention like few other animals can. From their waddling walk to their remarkable survival skills, penguins spark curiosity, empathy, and endless questions. Want to make your lessons more engaging with penguins? Here’s how…

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  • Tuesday 2nd December 2025
  • Lesson Planning, KS1, KS2, School Trip

Creative, captivating and colourful: Ocean-inspired learning for KS1&2

The world’s oceans are full of hidden depths when it comes to cross-curricular learning for KS1&2 teachers. Here are five ideas for ocean-themed projects – and how to integrate them into the classroom.

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