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A Plastic Ocean Resources

'A Plastic Ocean’s' message raises the awareness of plastic pollution and the existing solutions. We continue to bring this message around the world to national legislatures, city councils, schools, universities and environmental organizations. It is creating policy and social change around the world. Follow the link to see their free resources which include: Education Guides, Research Papers, Info Graphics and more

World Ocean Day Lessons Plans

On World Oceans Day, people around our blue planet celebrate and honor the ocean, which connects us all. Get together with your family, friends, community, and the planet to start creating a better future. Working together, we can and will protect our shared ocean. Join this growing global celebration on 8 June!
Follw the link and sign up to view their lesson plans - Designed with youth in mind and we hope that young people will use resource to teach their peers and community members about plastic pollution.

Volvo Ocean Race Sustainability Education Programme

The worlds most extreme race is putting sustainability at its heart and is focusing on taking action to ‘Turn the Tide on Plastic’ – the rapidly growing and critical problem of plastic pollution in the ocean, highlighted by the United Nations Clean Seas campaign. The Volvo Ocean Race supports this much-needed campaign, through our sustainability team, education programme and positive actions. Sustainability leaders; 11th Hour Racing sponsors this international education programme.

The programme will help you and your students (aged 6-12 years) discover the excitement of sailing through the Volvo Ocean Race, the importance of the ocean and how ocean plastic pollution is damaging our blue planet.

The Green Blue

The Green Blue - launched at the Southampton Boat Show on 19th September 2005 - is the environmental awareness programme set up by the Royal Yachting Association and British Marine. Its mission is to promote the sustainable use of coastal and inland waters by boating and watersports participants, as well as the sustainable operation and development of the recreational boating industry.

Their Educational Activities are supported by the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, find out more on the link below

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Education: Inspiring learners to re-think the future through the circular economy framework

The Foundation has created global teaching, learning and training platforms built around the circular economy framework, encompassing both formal and informal education. With an emphasis on online learning, the Foundation provides cutting edge insights and content to support circular economy education, and the systems thinking required to accelerate a transition.

Follow link for Schools and Colleges Programme

BT Stem Crew - 1851 Trust

BT STEM Crew is a new digital education programme for 11-16 year olds, brought to you by the 1851 Trust and Land Rover BAR, the British team challenging for the 35th America’s Cup, the oldest trophy in international sport.

With BT STEM Crew, teachers and students can harness the power of the America’s Cup to bring STEM subjects to life through free films, worksheets and interactive quizzes.