Ocean Activities for Kids

20 Hands-On Projects to Explore the Sea

Laura Petrusic

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Callisto Kids
10 June 2025

Inspire kids to explore like a scientist with an illustrated ocean activity guide for ages 8 to 12.

Inspire kids to explore like a scientist with an illustrated ocean activity guide for ages 8 to 12.

Calling all ocean lovers- Are you ready to think like a scientist and adventure like an explorer? This fun and interactive guide shows you how to discover the seas with an active mind for learning. Travel down into the depths with 20 lessons and 20 activities that show you how different parts of the ocean work together, and explore all the unbelievable things the ocean does, such as moving with the moon, changing the shape of shorelines, and providing a home to millions of amazing creatures!

Explore and play-See ocean science in action with fun experiments such as creating a tide pool, dissolving the earth's crust, simulating how jellyfish release their venom, and so much more.

The 5 Science Scout skills-Practice the key skills that scientists and explorers use to discover the world as you Observe, Ask, Imagine, Test, and Reflect.

Start an ocean journal-Use the journal pages and writing prompts to record your ideas and observations as you try the experiments-or create some marine memories if you visit the ocean yourself!

Introduce curious kids to marine science and exploration with Ocean Activities for Kids-part of the Science Scouts series!

By: Laura Petrusic
Imprint: Callisto Kids
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 190mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 385g
ISBN: 9798886081664
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 10 June 2025
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

LAURA PETRUSIC is a certified science teacher and marine science educator who has taught students of all ages. She is also the curriculum and content developer for Marine Science Explorers.

Reviews for Ocean Activities for Kids: 20 Hands-On Projects to Explore the Sea

""Ocean Activities for Kids delivers a comprehensive foundation of hands-on lessons in oceanography for young learners. The activities in this book will foster a love of learning about our ocean planet."" -- Meredith McCurdy, PhD, director of Brilliant Minds Montessor ""I love the simple yet creative lab activities that Petrusic has developed to give insight into marine animals and their environments. From learning about kelp anatomy to using eggshells to simulate shark skin, you won't be disappointed by the new and interesting experiments and information this book has to offer."" -- Marie Ecker, teacher, parent, and owner and founder of Easy Peasy Science Labs & Fair ""Please do yourself a favor: 'seas' the day and grab a copy of Ocean Activities for Kids. Laura's easy-to-follow lessons, simple hands-on activities, and beautiful illustrations will undoubtedly inspire any future marine scientist into wanting to dive deeper into learning, exploring, and inquiring."" -- Missy Weiss, director of Citizen Science & Education, ORCA