Lessons for the Planet - Our Ocean

The digital lesson created by artist Anne de Carbuccia for One Planet One Future explains the importance of the Ocean for our planet. Anne uses the stories and symbolism of four of her installations created by traveling the planet to tell the “7 Essential Principles of Ocean Education”, promoted by IOC-UNESCO.

“Without the ocean, Earth would be another lifeless planet. Let’s learn that!”

Anne de Carbuccia

Instructions for use

At home, in the office or in the classroom. A video, a digital lesson that explains in an exhaustive way, the connection between the ocean, other ecosystems, cities and different cultural series.

The English version can be used to develop a joint project between art, geography and science.

Lessons for the Planet – Our Ocean

Cognitive learning objectives:

• The student understands the connection between people and the ocean.
• The student understands the importance of the ocean to the health of the planet.
• The student understands the seven essential principles of Ocean Literacy.

Social-emotional learning goals:

• The student perceives the deep connection that society has with the ocean.
• The student invites others to become aware of the challenges that the ocean is facing.
• The student perceives the value and impact of his or her actions and decisions for the ocean.

Behavioral learning objectives:

• The student is encouraged to learn more about the relationship between society and the ocean.
• The student will educate others about the importance of the ocean, becoming an ambassador for ocean education.
• The student will participate in Ocean Education initiatives, promoting new ones.

UNESCO Education for Sustainable Development Approaches

Geographical perspective, value perspective, cultural perspective, artistic perspective.

Connection between subjects

Civics, art, geography, science, anthropology.

Sustainable Development Goals:

• SDG 14 “Life Below Water”
• SDG 4 “Quality Education”

Connection to Ocean Education Principles:

• Principle 1 “The Earth has a large ocean with many features”
• Principle 2 “The ocean and life in the ocean shape the features of the Earth”
• Principle 3 “The ocean has a major influence on climate and weather”
• Principle 4 “The ocean makes the Earth habitable”
• Principle 5 “The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems”
• Principle 6 “The ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected”
• Principle 7 “The ocean is largely unexplored”

Link to bibliographical material:

One Planet One Future: https://oneplanetonefuture.org/it/lezioni/