Chris Packham, Liz Bonnin and Steve Backshall explore our oceans and its wildlife, to find out how marine life is coping in the face of increasing environmental pressure.
These short films are taken from the ±«Óătv series Blue Planet Live.
Suitable for: Science at KS2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 2nd level in Scotland.
Watch again: Blue Planet - Live Lesson
This lesson for 7-11s looks at the Earth's rich marine life, explores ecosystems, and discusses threats to our oceans.
The effects of industrial fishing on Silky Sharks. video
A look at the migration of an endangered species of shark known as the silky shark.
Protecting stingrays in the Bahamas. video
Owen O’Shea studies stingrays in the Bahamas and is teaching the locals to protect them.
Protecting the Mediterranean Monk Seal. video
Scientists in Greece are working to protect the rare Mediterranean Monk Seal.
The declining food supplies for South African penguins. video
Scientists have come up with an unusual plan to help South African penguins.
Trashing the deep. video
Marine Biologist, Diva Amon investigates how we are affecting the deep sea.
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Bitesize: KS2 Science
Use these Bitesize resources to set homework, independent study tasks or to consolidate learning for your pupils.
Bitesize
Use these Bitesize resources to set homework, independent study tasks or to consolidate learning for your pupils.
Newsround
The latest news stories from Newsround to share in the classroom.
