Online programs
Get your kids engaged and learning with Sea Smart’s online ocean courses for kids! Our online programs are a fantastic supplement to your child's education, specifically designed for youth ages 9 - 15.
What is Ocean Defender?
Ocean Defender is Sea Smart’s series of online ocean courses for kids that students can follow from home. Developed by Sea Smart’s team of environmental educators, these courses help children develop critical thinking skills and connect scientific knowledge with real-world environmental challenges.
Youth, ages 9 -15, will embark on their journey to becoming an Ocean Defender through interactive virtual lessons. Through engaging hands-on activities, your child will gain a deeper understanding of marine life, the environmental challenges it faces, and the practical steps we can take to protect the ocean and its ecosystems.
With Sea Smart’s online ocean courses for kids, your child will gain the tools and knowledge needed to become an informed advocate for ocean conservation.
Thank you to Tides Canada Foundation - Land-Based Wellness Fund for funding the establishment of this program.
About Ocean Defender
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What to expect
When you enroll your child into Sea Smart’s online ocean courses for kids, you’ll be provided all the resources they’ll need to make their way through the course, keeping your kids engaged and learning.
Each course includes: video lessons, activities, games, and more!
Each course is composed of multiple (5-8) units
Each unit takes approximately 1 - 2 hours for kids to complete at their own pace.
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Learning Benefits
Ocean Defender courses help students foster critical thinking skills and encourage them to make connections between scientific knowledge and the natural world.
Hands-on, engaging content
Flexible and adaptable
Accessible to all learners
Inspires students to be community leaders
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Pricing
Each Ocean Defender course costs $50, and you will have unlimited access to this course to complete it at your own time.
We want to help families as much as possible and remove financial barriers to participation. If participating in this program is cost-prohibitive, we can offer bursaries.
Please email programs@seasmartschool.com to inquire about our bursary program.
Available courses
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Species at Risk (Grades 3-8) - CURRENTLY FREE!
Are you ready to take on the challenge to become an environmental steward who strives to help species at risk? Learn what it means to be a species at risk and the actions you can take to reduce threats to aquatic life.
This interactive course includes videos, quizzes, activities, and games. Download the workbook and follow along to become an Ocean Defender!
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Sea Sketchers (Grades 4-9) - $50
Calling all young artists! Join scientist and illustrator, Julius Csotonyi, as he shows you how to draw 6 awesome sea animals. Learn how to draw whales, octopuses, sea stars, turtles, and birds in these detailed step-by-step drawing lessons!
Each lesson comes with a 45-minute video that shows step-by-step how to draw each of the six different underwater creatures.
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Awesome Animals (Grades 3-8) - $50
In this course, kids will learn about different marine animals, how they communicate, what they eat, and where they live. We’ll cover how we can help protect the ocean and its animals through everyday actions.
Includes a combination of videos, interactive games, colouring books, print and draw animals, quizzes, and more!
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Marine Biologist in Training (Grades 4-9) - $50
Students in this program will learn about marine ecology, scientific research, and careers in marine sciences. It’s a great opportunity to develop skills in research, project development, and critical thinking.
Includes fun online games and videos, activities, and a print-at-home workbook. Developed by our very own Dr. E, marine biologist!
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Ocras in the Salish Sea (Grades 3-8) - CURRENTLY FREE!
In this course, you will dive into the rich culture of the Coast Salish Peoples, explore the fascinating world of orcas and the Southern Resident Killer Whales, and uncover species at risk. By the end, you will have learnt how to become an effective environmental steward and make a real difference in protecting our ocean.
Teacher Resources: Orcas in the Salish Sea
A big thank you to Prince of Whales for sponsoring this adventure!
Did you know that Sea Smart also offers school programs? Let your child’s teacher know!
Fill out this form to request Sea Smart programs in your school!
