The Polar Oceans
An exciting adventure is waiting for you, no matter where you are. The air you breathe, the food you eat, and the places you visit are all connected to life in the polar oceans. The Polar Oceans Course is your chance to discover this amazing world!
What you’ll get
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Exceptional Content
Your students will learn about the most fascinating natural regions of the globe. Our 10-part curriculum features the largest animals on our planet, apex predators, ancient penguins, and the amazing natural processes that define and sustain the polar regions.
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Captivating Instructors
We bring in experts to fulfill the needs of the programs that we create. Our unique team of naturalists, scientists, outdoor educators, and biologists have field experience from the farthest stretches of the planet and every ocean in-between.
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Standard Aligned Curriculum
Our ocean science curriculum incorporates internationally recognized science standards to give students the opportunity to learn about, connect with, and conserve our planet's oceans while achieving credit within their own educational institution. (STEM, NGSS, GCSE, IB)
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A Focus on the Future
The Polar Oceans program teaches participants about diverse animals and processes in these regions, as well as challenges from environmental changes. It also emphasizes methods for protecting and conserving these vital ecosystems.
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Easy Integration
The Polar Oceans is hosted on a third-party LMS platform that features a “single-sign-on” option and easy onboarding onto your school’s educational platforms via API integrations.
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A Fit for Every Student
Our course is designed for all students to thrive. Choose from three age groups: 7-9, 10-13, and 14-19. Each level offers suitable content and interactive activities that spark curiosity and foster a love for learning.
What’s inside?
A Fascinating 10-Module Course
Each module features a team of enthusiastic instructors who expertly cover a diverse array of fascinating topics, including Penguins, Polar Bears, Whale Migrations, Icebergs, Glaciers, and the intricate Science of Polar Regions.
Additionally, there are a variety of engaging and interactive activities designed to enhance students’ understanding of the complexities of the Polar Oceans and their ecosystems!
Something for every learner
Whether you’re an independent student diving into your studies, a dedicated home-based educator guiding your learners, or a passionate teacher with a classroom full of eager students, The Polar Oceans offers a diverse selection of engaging activities designed for a wide range of ages.
Our resources are meticulously crafted to align with an extensive array of curriculum standards - including STEM, NGSS, GSCE, and IB! With us, you can explore innovative learning experiences that enrich education and inspire curiosity about the wonders of the polar regions.
A chance for adventure!
Students who successfully complete the Polar Oceans final project while making a significant positive impact on their local communities will be eligible for the incredible opportunity to win the prestigious Polar Oceans Ambassador Scholarship!
This exciting scholarship includes an adventurous trip to either Antarctica or the Arctic aboard a state-of-the-art expedition vessel, traveling alongside a group of fellow students from Ocean Youth Academy. In addition to this fantastic journey, the scholarship also covers flights to and from the designated port of departure, along with various other enriching experiences! Our goal is to inspire and share the awe-inspiring magic of these remarkable Polar Oceans with the dedicated leaders of tomorrow, hailing from all corners of the globe.
Polar Migrations
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Glaciers and Sea Ice
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Penguins
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Polar Bears
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Conservation
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Climate Change
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Whales
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Polar Adaptations
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Pinnipeds
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Food Webs
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Polar Migrations • Glaciers and Sea Ice • Penguins • Polar Bears • Conservation • Climate Change • Whales • Polar Adaptations • Pinnipeds • Food Webs •
Single Student Enrollment
$49 USD
One-time payment
Access to all 10 Polar Oceans modules
Videos and Course Activities
A chance to win our Polar Oceans Ambassador Scholarship and visit the Polar Regions with OYA!
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Special group rates are available!
Everything in the Single Student Package
Educator Guide
A chance to win our Polar Oceans Ambassador Scholarship and visit the Polar Regions with OYA!
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Access to 1 Polar Oceans Course module
Videos and Course Activities
A chance to see if The Polar Oceans Course is right for you and your students
Could your student win a once-in-a-lifetime chance to embark on a polar expedition?
OYA believes in fostering the next generation of young ambassadors for the polar regions and our planet.
Students who complete the course will have the opportunity to earn a scholarship to visit these places first-hand on an OYA-sponsored expedition.
These scholarships, available to students aged 14–18, will be awarded to exceptional applicants following submission of the course's final project and an interview process.
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