Do You Know? Level 4 - BBC Earth Looking After the Ocean
Do You Know? Series
What’s inside...
This educational book from BBC Earth explores the importance of conserving and protecting our oceans. It illustrates various aspects of marine life and the human activities that impact them, providing young readers with knowledge and inspiring them to take action towards preserving marine environments. These BBC Earth titles focus on the core subject of biology, with themes mapped to the Cambridge Primary Science curriculum framework, and are illustrated with stills from the iconic BBC Earth TV series. These readers are a fun supplementary resource for teachers and parents to use in the classroom or at home, with questions, facts, and additional activities to encourage exploration and curiosity. The Ladybird Do You Know? graded readers series comprises a range of nonfiction STEM titles for young learners of English. Covering a variety of topics, Do You Know? adopts an inquiry-based approach, and includes motivating video content, project work, and critical thinking activities to develop students’ linguistic and 21st century skills.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some ways we can help protect the oceans?
Why do you think oceans are important for our planet?
How do you feel when you think about the creatures living in the ocean?
Can you imagine what the ocean will look like in the future if we take care of it?
What's one thing we learned from the book that we can start doing to help the ocean?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the ocean and its wildlife, fostering emotional connection to the topic.
Use the book's illustrations to spark discussions about different sea creatures and their roles in the ocean ecosystem.
Relate the preservation of oceans to your child’s daily life, such as understanding the impact of recycling and reducing plastic usage.
After reading, watch a documentary or visit an aquarium to reinforce the concepts learned from the book, making the learning experience tactile and visual.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Environmental Stewardship
Explanation: The book explores the importance of oceans and the consequences of human actions on marine ecosystems.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and care for their natural environment, practice recycling, and participate in local beach clean-ups.
Example Lesson: Interconnectedness of Ecosystems
Explanation: Through vivid storytelling, the book depicts how various ocean creatures and plants depend on each other.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children about the impact of their actions on the world, fostering a sense of global responsibility and encouraging sustainable habits.
Example Lesson: The Importance of Conservation Efforts
Explanation: The narrative highlights initiatives and measures taken to preserve ocean life.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to engage in or support conservation activities, such as wildlife protection programs or sustainable fishing practices.