Unveiling the Wonders of Sharks: Ocean Literacy for Elementary Education

Hello, my name is Nicole and I’m an elementary teacher, environmental and marine educator plus passionate about ocean literacy and sharks. As a volunteer at the NGO Sharks Educational Institute – SEI Portugal for the past three years, I have been fortunate to learn several fascinating facts about some of the 550 shark species and the importance of teaching ocean literacy principles in all school subjects. Organizing and participating in Shark Literacy workshops for students about sharks at national and international schools, as well as attending conferences and Ocean Day beach cleanups, all motivated me to study sharks further.

My master’s degree capstone project research is: How can ocean literacy enable elementary teachers and students to better understand sharks and their role in marine ecosystems? This question gave birth to the Teachers4Sharks blog. The main objective is to inform teachers and provide credible resources about sharks. The Ocean Literacy principles and Sustainable Development Goal # 14 Life below water will be the guiding tools to raise awareness and change behaviors towards sharks and the urgent need for their conservation.

So, please hop on board and join us as we navigate the ocean and observe and learn about the unique world of sharks!

Desvendando as Maravilhas dos Tubarões: Literacia Oceânica para a Educação Infantil

Olá, meu nome é Nicole e sou professora de educação infantil, educadora ambiental e marinha, além de ser apaixonada por alfabetização oceânica e tubarões. Como voluntária na ONG Sharks Educational Institute – SEI Portugal nos últimos três anos, tive a sorte de aprender vários fatos fascinantes sobre algumas das 550 espécies de tubarões e a importância de ensinar os princípios da alfabetização oceânica em todas as disciplinas escolares. Organizar e participar de workshops de Alfabetização sobre Tubarões para alunos em escolas nacionais e internacionais, acompanhar conferências e participar de limpezas de praia no Dia do Oceano me motivaram a estudar mais sobre os tubarões.Minha pesquisa de projeto final do mestrado: Como a literacia oceânica pode permitir que professores e alunos do ensino fundamental compreendam melhor os tubarões e seu papel nos ecossistemas marinhos? Essa pergunta deu origem ao blog Teachers4Sharks. O objetivo principal é informar professores e fornecer recursos confiáveis sobre tubarões. Os princípios da Alfabetização Oceânica e o Objetivo de Desenvolvimento Sustentável # 14 Vida abaixo da água serão as ferramentas-guia para aumentar a conscientização e mudar comportamentos sobre os tubarões e a necessidade urgente de sua conservação.

Portanto, venha a bordo e junte-se a nós enquanto navegamos pelo oceano e observamos e aprendemos sobre o mundo único dos tubarões!

Empower Educators for Shark Conservation and Ocean Literacy

The Teachers4Sharks blog aspires to be a place for you to learn more about sharks, shark conservation and, promoting ocean literacy too!

Join us to create a network of active educators wishing to not only raise awareness and change behaviors about shark but also putting into action projects to benefit educators, students and schools worldwide!

(Tradução)

O blog Teachers4Sharks aspira a ser um lugar para você aprender mais sobre tubarões, conservação de tubarões e promover também a literacia oceânica!

Junte-se a nós para criar uma rede de educadores ativos que desejam não apenas aumentar a consciência e mudar comportamentos sobre tubarões, mas também colocar em prática projetos para beneficiar educadores, alunos e escolas em todo o mundo!

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