Ocean Heroes KS2 Community conservation

Journey to the mangrove forests of Indonesia in this thought-provoking lesson that brings conservation and community cooperation to life in your KS2 classroom.

Prepare to transform your students into conservationists as they:

• Explore a magical forest between land and sea: Take a virtual expedition to the mysterious mangrove forests of Indonesia, where trees seem to walk on water!
• Become mangrove detectives: Guide your young explorers as they uncover the secrets of mangroves - from their unique adaptations to their crucial role in protecting coastlines and combating climate change.
• Step into different shoes: Through an engaging stakeholder activity, students will role-play as various groups with interests in the mangroves - from local fishermen to government officials. This exercise in empathy will help them understand the complexity of conservation efforts.
• Solve real-world puzzles: Challenge your class to balance the needs of different groups while protecting the mangroves. They’ll have to grapple with authentic conservation dilemmas.
• Build bridges for a better future: Inspire your students to find creative solutions that bring diverse groups together. They’ll learn the power of collaboration in addressing environmental challenges.

This lesson beautifully aligns with the KS2 Geography curriculum, touching on globally significant places, physical geography, and human geography. It encourages students to think critically about the interplay between nature and human societies.

By the end of this mangrove expedition, your students will:

• Confidently locate and describe the natural features of mangrove forests
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the importance of mangroves to both nature and people
• Show improved skills in considering multiple perspectives on environmental issues
• Develop and present creative ideas for collaborative conservation efforts

See the full Ocean Heroes KS2 unit on TES.

Curriculum links
Geography KS2
• Globally significant marine and terrestrial places
• Physical geography: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts
• Human geography: land use and the distribution of natural resources