Model giving and accepting behaviors for them every day. Study ocean pioneers. Watch Captain Planet in your classroom. Check out what CNN has to offer students. Have a parent scan all great channels on a weekly basis for documentaries and specials on sea life.
Parents love to help and students love to watch.
Study the water cycle. Current events should be a big part of the almanac. Make a dictionary of marine lingo. If you implement any of the lesson plans listed above, or if you develop any of your own, please share them. We would love to hear about what you are doing in your classroom.