How will you give back to the ocean this year? Make your ocean promise!
Ocean School is a free environmental education resource for students in grades 5–12. Our inspiring and immersive multimedia resources include linear and 360° videos, VR/AR, interactive media, plus hands-on projects and activities to use in the classroom. All of our content is offered in English and French. Our cross-curricular content spans science, social studies, language arts and more!
Ocean School’s mission is to help everyone understand our influence on the ocean and the ocean’s influence on us. We engage learners in the world of ocean science, enterprise and culture to foster generations of engaged, ocean-literate global citizens.
Ocean School is the result of a dynamic partnership between the National Film Board of Canada and the Ocean Frontier Institute at Dalhousie University. A team of scientists, educators, and storytellers are creating innovative and engaging content that illustrates how we all have a role to play in protecting the ocean and seeks to inspire the next generation to take action!
Ocean School learners join experts from the worlds of ocean science, enterprise and culture as they explore the complex relationship between humans and the ocean. Students are challenged to apply their knowledge through critical reflection and engaging activities.
Ocean School is anchored in an inquiry-based learning approach, which is specifically designed to strengthen learners’ inquiry, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
Ocean School empowers learners by reinforcing their ability to take meaningful action and to create positive change—both now and in the future and exposes learners to a diverse array of marine and STEM careers.
We offer a variety of resources and workshop kits to help educators teach ocean concepts in the classroom and engage students in hands-on learning experiences.
We also host and attend live events, collaborate with partners, and offer professional development opportunities for educators through webinars and conferences. Our website offers synchronous and asynchronous support, offering both live and recorded webinars and a comprehensive help centre.
We hope you will join us in our efforts to advance ocean literacy and foster the next generation of ocean champions!
The NFB is Canada’s public producer of award-winning creative documentaries, auteur animation, interactive stories and participatory experiences. The NFB is a leader in gender equity in film and digital media production, and is working to strengthen Indigenous-led production, guided by the recommendations of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission. NFB productions have won over 7,000 awards, including 18 Canadian Screen Awards, 17 Webbys, 12 Oscars and more than 100 Genies.
The Ocean Frontier Institute, established in 2016, is a partnership led by Dalhousie University, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and University of Prince Edward Island. Ocean Frontier Institute’s vision is to be a global leader in transnational interdisciplinary ocean research, producing demonstrable and enduring social, economic, and environmental benefits.
Ocean School won in the Science Engagement category of the 2023 Falling Walls Foundation awards for excellence in science communication.
Ocean School was a finalist for the Nature Inspiration Awards in the category of Not-for-profit Organization (large) for the collection “The Harvest” (Bák̓vṇx̌).
The NUMIX Awards recognized Ocean School for Best Interactive Production in the youth category.
Ocean School was nominated for a People's Voice Award in the educational website category, alongside Smithsonian Learning Lab, Ted-Ed, Google Earth Voyager, and MasterClass.
We were nominated for the prestigious Japan Prize, an international contest dedicated to educational content.
