Oceans 2: Whales and Climate Change

This module explores why whales are important to study, the challenges to monitoring whales and how we can address these through technology and satellite imaging. This then explores these through spotting whales activity, and mass strandings from space. The historical and present threats are explored through climate change, chemical pollution and ocean noise increased through global economic activity and trade.

The resource makes accessible complex ideas and science around the oceans. This resource can be adapted for learners aged 10-14.

This module is the second module in the Oceans series, which follow on and build upon this knowledge to give learners a comprehensive understanding and ability to think creatively, scientifically and critically about studying the Oceans. This module has been split into individual sections due to the size of it, but the complete resource of all the modules can be found on our TES.

Learning outcomes
2.1-2
SCN 4-20b Having selected scientific themes of topical interest, I can critically analyse the issues, and use relevant information to develop an informed argument.
2.3
MNU 3-20a I can work collaboratively, making appropriate use of technology, to source information presented in a range of ways, interpret what it conveys and discuss whether I believe the information to be robust, vague or misleading.
SCN 3-20a I have collaborated with others to find and present information on how scientists from Scotland and beyond have contributed to innovative research and development.
SCN 3-20b Through research and discussion, I have contributed to evaluations of media items with regard to scientific content and ethical implications.
Unsure if third or fourth on most of these.
SCN 4-06a By researching developments used to observe or explore space, I can illustrate how our knowledge of the universe has evolved over time.
2.4
MNU 3-08a I can show how quantities that are related can be increased or decreased proportionally and apply this to solve problems in everyday contexts.

This resource created by Penny Clarke, and adapted by Molly Wickett, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.