Strengths

The resource deals with an important issue in an entertaining fashion.

The worksheets for the teachers and students are well designed and appealing.  

Very little work is required on the part of the teacher to implement these activities.

Weaknesses

The resource is highly teacher-directed and worksheet driven.  

Students are not asked what they know about the topic or what questions they might have about the issues. 

There are few connections to current events.

Limited supplementary material (websites/books) to extend the learning is provided 

Assessment for learning strategies are not included.

To enhance this resource the following changes are strongly recommended:

To improve this resource from a pedagogical standpoint:

• Involve the students by using the KWL strategy and have them brainstorm in groups to find out what they know about the oceans.
• Teach and employ cooperative learning strategies.
• Include peer teaching 'pair share' strategies.
• The activity sheets can be used to reinforce the learned concepts.
• Include checklists/rubrics and suggestions for assessment

To enhance this resource the following changes would be beneficial:

• Integrate ICT technologies.
• Incorporate art and drama activities.
• Take a field trip to look at aquatic life.
• More background information for the teacher and students that reference recent events in the oceans would help make the learning relevant.