Champions for the Sea is The Ocean Race’s award-winning learning programme, which introduces children to the wonder and excitement of the adrenaline-packed sport and the importance of looking after our incredible blue planet. 

Suitable for 6-12 year olds, the free, engaging resources can be used in school, for at home learning or within the community.

The course takes children on a journey through the history of the Race, exploring the boats, teams and route, before explaining our connection with the ocean and the issue of plastic pollution and how we can tackle it. There is also a module about the wonders of ocean science and the challenges of studying its vast, unexplored depths.

The programme includes:

• Worksheets (colour-coded for each age groups: 6-8yrs, 8-10yrs & 10-12yrs)
• Student booklets (for age groups: 6-8yrs & 8-12yrs)
• Teacher’s Guide with lesson plans and activities along with details of curriculum content
• Evaluation quiz

The course encompasses geography, history, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths), language and global citizenship. It also features Social and Emotional Learning techniques (SEL) to help encourage and empower children to take positive action for the ocean.

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A whistle stop tour of The Ocean Race, one of the most extreme races in the world. Along with the history of the race, this module will highlight how amazing the ocean is and how it is our biggest climate hero, as well as the racing boats and the route the sailors take on this epic race around the world.

To help you get to grips with our award-winning Champions for the Sea Learning Programme, we provide virtual training sessions and other useful materials in the On Course section. Find out more info below.

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A deep dive into the importance of the ocean and how its health is inherently connected to ours. The module also introduces the topic of plastic pollution in the ocean and how we can look after our seas.

The Teacher’s Guide provides active learning lessons including water experiments and physical education in the form of a fun, educational dance.

To help you get to grips with our award-winning Champions for the Sea Learning Programme, we provide virtual training sessions and other useful materials in the On Course section. Find out more info below.

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An exploration of the issues connected to plastic pollution and our contribution to the issue. Children can calculate their personal plastic use with the ‘My Plastic Footprint’ worksheet and are encouraged to use solution-based thinking and creativity to help fight ocean plastic pollution. This topic also features young ocean advocates to inspire students to take positive action.

The Teacher’s Guide features a microplastic experiment, solution-based and joined-up thinking observation games, creativity and crafts.

To help you get to grips with our award-winning Champions for the Sea Learning Programme, we provide virtual training sessions and other useful materials in the On Course section. Find out more info below.

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This module is all about inspiring students to think differently about how they can take positive action to help the planet. They will gain foundational knowledge of linear and circular ways of thinking, logical thinking, the circular economy and upcycling ideas. 

The Teacher’s Guide features research and communication, and arts through upcycling.

To help you get to grips with our award-winning Champions for the Sea Learning Programme, we provide virtual training sessions and other useful materials in the On Course section. Find out more info below.

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This topic submerges students into the wonder of ocean science. It examines the investigative processes involved, including around ocean microplastic pollution and how we all can contribute to reducing it.

The Teacher’s Guide provides lessons and group work which focuses on social and emotional learning including cooperation, recognition and management of feelings and empathy. This module is subdivided into five suggested lesson plans ideally to be delivered over five days as part of science week. The module addresses STEAM themes, global citizenship, geography, drama and language.

To help you get to grips with our award-winning Champions for the Sea Learning Programme, we provide virtual training sessions and other useful materials in the On Course section. Find out more info below.

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Generation Ocean: Join the race to protect our incredible blue planet is an engaging secondary school learning programme created by The Ocean Race. The resources introduce young people to the incredible role that the ocean plays in sustaining all life on Earth and highlights the threats that are jeopardising this vital system, along with the solutions that are needed to protect our blue planet.

Suitable for learners 12 years and over, the free resources can be used in school, for at home learning or within the community.

The programme features:

• An eye-catching booklet with engaging articles, stories, reflections and action points
• An educator’s guide with suggested lesson activities and tips and advice on how to lead learners through the development of projects

The programme is cross-curricular, and can be used across subject areas to increase ocean literacy. Lesson activities also feature Social and Emotional Learning techniques (SEL) to help encourage and empower young people to take positive action for the ocean.

We are ‘Racing with Purpose’ by placing sustainability at the heart of the Race, focusing on taking action to help restore ocean health, and asking everyone to work together for the ocean. Our learning programmes connect learners with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that aim to ‘transform our world’ by 2030. It has never been more urgent to act on restoring ecosystems. They support all life on Earth.

Download our Educator’s Guide for lesson plans and extension tasks to complement the Generation Ocean Booklet, a step-by-step project guide, and extra resource links to support your learners to develop their ocean literacy. 

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As The Ocean Race sailors race around the planet, they are seeing the devastating
impact of pollution, climate change and industrial overfishing on the ocean. At the same time, the world is waking up to just how important the seas are for all life on Earth.

It's time to listen to the ideas and opinions of young people talking about the ocean and take action. At The Ocean Race, we have the platform to inspire and accelerate action for our blue planet at this critical time in history.

Download our Generation Ocean Booklet and help your learners to get involved in the race for the ocean.

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