Online Teaching Materials about the Baltic Sea
The Baltic Sea offers a rich context for teaching about ecosystems, human impacts, and sustainability. Today, educators can access a wide selection of free, high‑quality online teaching materials developed by scientists and environmental organisations around the Baltic Sea.
This blog post presents a collection of trusted digital resources—including lesson plans, interactive tools, and videos—that support engaging and up‑to‑date Baltic Sea education at different grade levels.
1. HELCOM – State of the Baltic Sea: Resource bank
The awareness-raising materials on the key results of the third HELCOM holistic assessment of the Baltic Sea (HOLAS 3) ensure accessible and engaging insights for everyone, from professionals shaping policies to young learners exploring the wonders of the sea. These materials have been designed to enhance ocean literacy and foster a deeper understanding of the Baltic Sea’s ecosystem, its connection to us humans, challenges and opportunities.
Dive in and explore a wealth of knowledge to support a sustainable future for the Baltic Sea! Developed by the HOLAS to All project, funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers.
Link to the material:
https://helcom.fi/helcom-at-work/outreach/state-of-the-baltic-sea-material-bank/
2. Stockholm University – Baltic Sea Educational Material
Educational material on ocean literacy and sustainable development for secondary school teachers.
This material is only available in Swedish.
This educational material for secondary school teachers allows you to easily teach the facts about the marine environment and sustainable development, with a focus on the Baltic Sea. There are first-class images, facts and exercises. Explore and use whatever you wish from our Swedish website.
The material is developed by researchers, science communicators and teaching professionals at Stockholm University’s Baltic Sea Centre, in collaboration with the Baltic Sea Science Center at Skansen. This project is funded by the BalticSea2020 Foundation.
Link to the material:
https://www.su.se/english/divisions/baltic-sea-educational-material
3. itämeri.fi – Environmental Education (Teachers’ Guide)
Let’s go on an expedition to the unique Baltic Sea! Are you a teacher who needs extra material for environmental education? Or are you otherwise interested in learning more about the Baltic Sea? Welcome to the study area! All materials from the Itameri.fi website quickly and easily available for use.
Link to the material:
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