Guidance video that explains the overview of JAMSTEC’s OCEAN STEAM project and how teachers and students can utilize OCEAN STEAM educational materials
Ocean STEAM Educational Materials Feature Images and Videos from JAMSTEC’s Rich Data Archives
Drawing on valuable images and videos acquired through surveys and observations, JAMSTEC has designed Ocean STEAM Educational Materials for actual classroom use, in line with Government Curriculum Guidelines.
Teachers and Students Can Easily Download Content at Any Time
JAMSTEC’s Ocean STEAM Educational Materials can be downloaded free of charge by anyone, anywhere, at any time. The materials have also been incorporated into the Platform for Learning Innovation Japan (PLIJ).
Ocean STEAM Educational Materials Are Used in Places of Learning, in Coordination with Local Education Authorities
Ocean STEAM Educational Materials comprise content that teachers can use independently, as well as content that enables students to enhance their ocean literacy.
TYPES OF MATERIALS
Five types of educational materials are available: curriculum schedules, lesson slides, instruction books, texts, and worksheets.
For Teachers
Curriculum Schedules
These are example curriculum schedules for use by teachers. The curriculum can be freely arranged depending on the age of the students, and on the educational activities of the school in question.
For Teachers
Lesson Slides
These lesson slides are for teachers to use in their classes. They contain questions and tasks for further investigation that are not contained in textbooks.
For Teachers
Instruction Books
These are instructions for teachers to follow during their classes. They provide guidance on lesson flows, links to the curriculum, and teaching suggestions and advice.
For Students
Textbooks
These textbooks are for students to use during classes, or when studying at home.
For Students
Work Sheets
These work sheets are for students to use during classes, or when studying at home.
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS LIBRARY
Five types of educational materials are available: curriculum schedules, lesson slides, instruction books, texts, and worksheets.
#01Sea Creatures and Changing Environments 2023.08.30 For upper-grade elementary school students
Divided into six different themes, these Ocean STEAM Educational Materials are designed to provide students with an understanding of “Sea Creatures and Changing Environments.”
Teachers can choose between investigating all six themes, or focusing on just one or some of the themes. However, even when looking at just a single theme, we recommend that teachers distribute all available textbooks and work sheets in order to encourage encourage students to be actively involved in learning.
Images from “#01 Sea Creatures and Changing Environments” in actual use at Hachinohe Municipal Fukiage Elementary School (sixth grade)
Feedback from students
Hachinohe Municipal Fukiage Elementary School
“I want to help make sure that the number of sea creatures doesn’t decrease in the future. I now realize that I might be polluting the marine environment, even when I’m not by the sea.”
Hachinohe Municipal Fukiage Elementary School
“When I grow up, it might be a fun job to help maintain the marine environment. I want to help all sorts of animals thrive—from big lifeforms to small lifeforms like plankton.”
FUTURE SCHEDULE
Ocean STEAM Educational Materials #2 and #3 Scheduled for Release in Spring 2024
OUR PARTNER
These are local Governments that have used "our OCEAN STEAM educational materials" in their schools.
Hachinohe City
Kobe City
PROJECT LOGO
Inspired by ocean waves, the logo also resembles the kanji character for “person.” This duality expresses how the Ocean STEAM platform intends to nurture “persons” for the future.
Blue | Science
Blue conveys the openness and depth of the oceans and the skies. It represents the inquiring minds and careful observations that are born of the limitless possibilities of science.
Purple｜Technology
Purple conveys a sense of innovation and creativity. It represents the innovative ideas and problem-solving skills that are born of technological progress and future-oriented approaches.
Orange｜Engineering
Orange conveys a sense of dynamism and energy. It represents the innovative solutions and practical skills that are born of the creativity and energy of engineering.
Pink｜Arts
Pink conveys depth of emotion and affection. It represents the creative perspectives and empathy born of artistic sensibility and expressiveness.
Green｜Mathematics
Green conveys growth and progress. It represents the pattern recognition and analytical skills born of the logical approaches and abstract comprehension of mathematics.
CONTACT
If you would like to provide feedback, or if you have any inquiries regarding the Ocean STEAM Education Materials, please use the link below.
We intend to incorporate feedback into future projects and educational materials.
Curriculum Schedules
Lesson Slides
Instruction Books
Textbooks
Work Sheets
