Complete “Ocean Adventure” Resource for Year Two (Ages 6–7)

Take your class on an exciting journey beneath the waves with this comprehensive, ready-to-use Ocean Adventure teacher’s resource. Designed specifically for Year Two, this downloadable pack supports engaging, cross-curricular learning across three terms, combining geography, science, design technology, and literacy through a fascinating ocean theme.

This resource is the companion for the books:

“50 Fabulous Facts about Ocean Animals” and “50 Incredible Facts about Oceans”
These books are not included in this resource.

 Term 1 – Exploring Our Blue Planet
Introduce pupils to the wonders of Earth and the oceans through interactive and discussion-based

learning.

Included Resources:

• Booklet: Ocean World – Lesson 2
  Big Question: “How can we explore the deep?”
• PowerPoint: Exploring the Oceans (with narration included)
• Author-Narrated Video: “Let Me Take You Diving!”

  Learning Focus:

  (Use facts from book ’50 Incredible Facts about Oceans’.)

• Planet Earth curriculum: Land, Water, Atmosphere
• Understanding that Earth’s surface is approximately 70% water and 30% land
• Discussions about the North Pole, South Pole, Equator, and Continents
• Where people live and how much of Earth is habitable
• Key vocabulary and concept development linked to the Big Question
• Section C of Lesson 2 prepares pupils for submarine design (construction project saved for

  Term 2)
  This term builds strong geographical foundations while encouraging curiosity about ocean exploration.

  Term 2 – Ocean Exploration & Engineering Bring learning to life with real-world explorers and hands-on design challenges.

Included Resources:

• Author-narrated Video: “Blue Planet – Our Home”
(Flexible viewing in sections; the segment featuring underwater explorer Victor Vaskova is particularly relevant.)

Practical Activity:

• Design and Construct a Model Submarine

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This term integrates science and design technology, allowing pupils to apply their knowledge in a practical and memorable way.

Term 3 – Ocean Animals & Giants of the Deep
Dive into marine biology and discover the incredible creatures that live beneath the waves.

USE facts from ’50 Fabulous Facts about Ocean Animals’ Included Resources:

• Study of ocean species:

  Fish, Mammals, Reptiles, Birds, Invertebrates

• Special focus: Largest Creatures in the Ocean (Facts 27–31)
• Booklet: Giants of the Ocean – Facts
• PowerPoint: Sharks
• Continued exploration of the Big Question from Lesson 2
• Suggested Movie: “Finding Nemo” (to enrich discussion and engagement)

  This term develops scientific understanding, classification skills, and awe for the natural world.