TOOLKITS

Museums, Science Centres & Aquariums

Introduction

The health of the global ocean and freshwater ecosystems, as well as the biodiversity they each sustain, are critical for our community, cultural, and economic well-being. Pollution, climate change, habitat loss, and many other factors related to human activity pose a risk to our water systems and the species that live there. This hands-on toolkit, developed by the Canadian Museum of Nature and Ingenium, promotes the importance of aquatic health throughout Canada. The activities showcased below were created for interpreters in museums, science centres, and aquariums to be used during Ocean Week Canada and beyond. However, all the information and materials required to engage in these activities are detailed in this digital toolkit. You can do it yourself! 

Read and use the Ocean Week Canada key messages to help guide your learning journey.

 

Activities

 

Activity #1: RiverBot Garbage Gulper

The RiverBot Garbage Gulper activity is ideal for introducing coding and digital skills programming. This is a fun way to include ocean topics in programming offerings during Ocean Week (June 3 – 12) and throughout the UN Ocean Decade (2021-2030). 

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Activity #2: Focus on Marine Life and Microplastics 

The Focus on Microplastics portion of this activity will interest any budding scientists eager to take a closer look at marine plastics and their impacts on living organisms.

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Activity #3: Beyond the Sea – Water Trivia Game

Test your ocean smarts!  Beyond the Sea – Water Trivia Game is well suited to anyone who likes to play and learn with friends, family, or colleagues.  Try it out during Ocean Week Canada (June 3-12) or anytime throughout the United Nations Ocean Decade (2021-2030)!  

Open the game.

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Activity #1: RiverBot Garbage Gulper

The RiverBot Garbage Gulper activity is ideal for introducing coding and digital skills programming. This is a fun way to include ocean topics in programming offerings during Ocean Week (June 3 – 12) and throughout the UN Ocean Decade (2021-2030). 

Activity #2: Focus on Marine Life and Microplastics 

The Focus on Microplastics portion of this activity will interest any budding scientists eager to take a closer look at marine plastics and their impacts on living organisms.

Activity #3: Beyond the Sea – Water Trivia Game

Test your ocean smarts!  Beyond the Sea – Water Trivia Game is well suited to anyone who likes to play and learn with friends, family, or colleagues.  Try it out during Ocean Week Canada (June 3-12) or anytime throughout the United Nations Ocean Decade (2021-2030)!  

Open the game.

 

Full Toolkit

(All Activities)

For keen families and community groups, download the full toolkit PDF that includes all three of the above activities, along with ‘good to know’ definitions to extend learning. Also look below to see where the physical toolkits will be touring throughout Ocean Week and the summer. Find a place near you!  

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Loop back into other Ocean Week Canada activities