As the new academic year begins, the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is thrilled to introduce a range of innovative educational tools designed to inspire and engage your students. Our resources offer a diverse range of interactive classroom activities, engaging coloring pages, and creative art projects tailored to accommodate various age groups and learning styles. Whether you’re exploring coral reefs, uncovering the secrets of mangrove forests, or diving into other marine ecosystems, our resources are crafted to enhance ocean literacy and foster a love for the ocean. We’re excited to support you in creating a vibrant and informed classroom as you embark on another year of learning and discovery.
Reefs at Risk Activity & Coloring Book
Our Reefs at Risk Activity and Coloring Book is an engaging educational resource designed for students ages 9-13 to learn about coral reefs’ threats. Developed in collaboration with artist Ryan Sobel, this book combines interactive activities, thought-provoking questions, and captivating coloring pages to introduce students to the complexities of coral ecosystems. The first book in the series, focused on coral bleaching, helps students understand the relationship between corals and zooxanthellae, the causes of coral bleaching, and what actions can be taken to protect reefs. Available in English and French, this resource is adaptable for various grade levels, making it an ideal tool for enhancing ocean literacy.
Ecosystems of The Bahamas Teacher’s Guide
In partnership with Friends of the Environment (FRIENDS), we proudly present the Ecosystems of The Bahamas Teacher’s Guide. This comprehensive resource provides background information, laboratory exercises, and classroom activities that delve into the major Bahamian ecosystems. Highlighting key species, ecosystem services, threats, and conservation strategies, this guide also includes lesson plans on mangrove forests contributed by our Foundation, enriching the high school science curriculum in the Bahamas and beyond.
Science Without Borders® Challenge International Student Art Contest
We are also delighted to announce our 2025 Science Without Borders® Challenge is now open. This international art contest welcomes students ages 11-19 who are enrolled in primary or secondary school or the homeschool equivalent.
This year’s contest theme is “Marine Keystone Species.” Students should submit artwork featuring a marine keystone species, highlighting this creature’s vital role in its ecosystem.
To be eligible for the contest, all entries must be received by Monday, March 3, 2025.
We invite you to visit our website to learn about the theme, review the contest rules, and explore helpful tips for success.
Explore More Educational Resources
In addition to these new educational resources, the Foundation continues to provide teachers with access to our award-winning Coral Reef Ecology Curriculum, lesson plans they can use in their classrooms, and educational videos and documentary films about life in the ocean. We hope these resources will be helpful to teachers as they embark on the new academic year!
