Celebrate World Oceans Week with these free downloadable activities from the previous issues of Eco Kids Planet magazine:
The world's seas and oceans are full of amazing marvels. At the last count, scientists reckoned there were some 230,000 species living in the sea – perhaps as much as four-fifths of all life on Earth. The magnificent great white shark can grow 6-8m long – almost as long a London bus, and is the largest fish predator on the planet!
It's best to print the template on an A3 size paper (double A4 size) if you have access to an A3 printer.
Make a coral-themed desk tidy out of paper towel tubes!
Print out the red-squared paper and follow easy step-by-step instructions to create an origami crab.
A coral reef ecosystem is bursting with life and biodiversity. Take a look in more detail at the relationships between the living creatures. Every single organism plays an important role in the existence and survival of this amazing underwater environment. Can you create your own food chain using different creatures from our list?
The Caribbean Sea and its islands are among the most exotic, biodiverse and beautiful places in the world. Can you spot 10 differences between these pictures? Colour a shell each time you find one!
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We asked you to dive deep into your imagination and invent a mysterious sea creature – and you didn’t disappoint! From glowing krakens and ancient owls to daring underwater adventures, your stories were packed with suspense, surprises and creativity. Thank you to everyone who took part – we’re thrilled to announce our four winning stories.
From dragon spit to moonbeam dew – our readers brewed up some truly magical nature potions this month! We’re thrilled to reveal the winning entries of our latest competition. Discover the most imaginative ingredients, spellbinding names, and powerful nature-inspired concoctions created by our talented young Eco Kids.
We received so many fantastic entries to our Time-Travelling Animal Adventure competition – thank you to everyone who took part! We loved seeing your creative ideas, colourful drawings and exciting stories. From racing dinosaurs to rescuing baby pterodactyls, your time-travel tales truly brought the past to life.