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Climate Change

Immersion is Shedd Aquarium’s annual event meant to connect individuals with leading voices in the climate movement. In spring of 2022, Shedd welcomed renowned ocean explorer Dr. Sylvia Earle. Dr. Earle's organization, Mission Blue, has an initiative called Hope Spots — referencing any special place that is deemed critical to the health of the ocean.

The learning activities are designed to inspire hope for healthier aquatic environments and to help students see themselves as visionaries for a healthier planet. The activities were designed for students in grades 9-12; however, they can easily be adapted for use with other grades.

Activity 1: Communicating a Vision for Hope
Activity 2: Visualizing Hope
Activity 3: Bringing Hope Spots Home to the Great Lakes

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Whether you are following up on a visit to Shedd, preparing for your visit, or looking for a standards-aligned lesson on the aquatic world for your classroom, you can adapt these curricula and lesson plans to fit your needs.

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Whether you are following up on a visit to Shedd, preparing for your visit, or looking for a standards-aligned lesson on the aquatic world for your classroom, you can adapt these curricula and lesson plans to fit your needs.