Dive into the depths of our blue planet with the Ocean Odyssey Educator’s Guide. Created by the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation in partnership with K2 Studios, this educational resource enhances the captivating Ocean Odyssey IMAX® film, equipping teachers with the tools to immerse students in the wonders of ocean currents and their vital role in sustaining life on Earth.
About the Film
Narrated by the legendary oceanographer and conservation icon Dr. Sylvia Earle, Ocean Odyssey takes viewers on a stunning 3D journey from the Great Barrier Reef to Antarctica, following a whale mother and her calf on an epic 1,500-mile migration. Along the way, the film reveals how ocean currents sustain diverse marine ecosystems, how the ocean sustains all life on earth, and what we can all do to protect our living oceans. This stunning IMAX® production features award-winning cinematography that transports viewers deep into the blue heart of our planet—our oceans.
About the Educator’s Guide
The Ocean Odyssey Educator’s Guide contains lesson plans and student worksheets teachers can use to help students dive deeper into the lessons learned in the Ocean Odyssey IMAX® film. All the lessons are aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Ocean Literacy Principles (OLP), and Common Core State Standards (CCSS), so teachers can easily incorporate the lessons into their classrooms. While the guide complements the film, it’s designed to stand alone, making it a valuable resource even if your students haven’t watched Ocean Odyssey.
This educator’s guide is tailored for middle school students (grades 6-8) but can easily be adapted for older age groups. An additional guide for elementary school students (grades 3-5) was developed in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), offering even more resources for younger learners.
Bonus Resources
Dive deeper into the topics covered in this film in our award-winning Coral Reef Ecology Curriculum. Key lessons from the guide have been integrated into our Food Web and Conservation units, which contain additional teaching resources that expand on topics introduced in the Ocean Odyssey Educator’s Guide. To access these free resources, sign up as a teacher on our Education Portal.
How to Access
Download the Ocean Odyssey Educator’s Guide below, or log on to our Education Portal to unlock even more tools and resources to inspire your students.
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