Ocean & Climate KS3 Nature solutions

This lesson introduces students to the idea of blue carbon habitats and their importance. Students will gain an overview of these coastal environments before analysing data to see how they play an important role in absorbing carbon and helping to tackle climate change.

Curriculum links
Science KS3
Biology

• Investigate the diversity and nature of coastal ecosystems
  Chemistry
• Apply knowledge of the carbon cycle to climate change mitigation
  Working scientifically
• Analyse and interpret data
• Draw conclusions from data

Learning outcomes

• Identify and describe the main types of blue carbon habitats
• Understand how the ocean and blue carbon habitats help tackle climate change
• Analyse the ability of different habitats to absorb and store carbon
• Evaluate nature priorities based on data