Ocean Planet is a great resource for teachers who wish to give their students a terrific educational oceanic experience without leaving the classroom. The focus of these lesson plans is for students to learn how people interact with their environment and how they can best care for Earth's resources. Many of the lesson plans are interdisciplinary. They integrate science, mathematics, geography, art, and language. Each lesson plan contains objectives, teacher documentation, background information, materials, and procedures.
Illustrative graphics complement the activities.