The Polar Oceans Course | Antarctica & Arctic Science Curriculum
An exciting adventure is waiting for you, no matter where you are. The air you breathe, the food you eat, and the places you visit are all connected to life in the polar oceans. The Polar Oceans Course is your chance to discover this amazing world!
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Free access to Ocean Youth Academy’s immersive Polar Oceans Course for selected classrooms, homeschool groups, and educators.
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE.
THE ONLY POLAR EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF ITS KIND.
BUILT BY PEOPLE WHO HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN THERE.
The Polar Oceans Course wasn't created in a classroom by textbook writers. It was built by polar expedition guides, naturalists, marine biologists, and ocean educators who have spent their careers working in the polar regions. With over 500 combined expeditions to the poles, every session reflects real experience — the kind that can't be found in a standard curriculum. When your students learn about Antarctica, they're learning from people who have stood on it.
A COURSE THAT MEETS ANY CLASSROOM, ANYWHERE.
Whether your student attends a public school, private school, international school, or learns at home, the Polar Oceans Course is designed to fit seamlessly into any learning environment.
Our 10-module curriculum is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, allowing educators to confidently integrate world-class polar science into existing coursework. No extra workload, complicated implementation, or curriculum workarounds required.
Students explore Antarctica and the Arctic through engaging lessons on wildlife, climate science, ocean ecosystems, glaciers, and conservation, while building critical thinking, scientific literacy, and environmental stewardship skills that support academic success and global citizenship.
A CHANCE FOR ADVENTURE.
Learning That Leads Somewhere Real. Most courses end with a grade. This one can end with a voyage to Antarctica. The Polar Oceans Course is the foundation for OYA's Student Polar Expeditions — meaning students who complete it aren't just building knowledge, they're building a pathway to one of the most extraordinary experiences on Earth. Connection leads to action. Action leads to conservation. It starts here.
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Exceptional Content
Your students will learn about the most fascinating natural regions of the globe. Our 10-part curriculum features the largest animals on our planet, apex predators, ancient penguins, and the amazing natural processes that define and sustain the polar regions.
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Captivating Instructors
We bring in experts to fulfill the needs of the programs that we create. Our unique team of naturalists, scientists, outdoor educators, and biologists have field experience from the farthest stretches of the planet and every ocean in-between.
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Standard Aligned Curriculum
Our ocean science curriculum incorporates internationally recognized science standards to give students the opportunity to learn about, connect with, and conserve our planet's oceans while achieving credit within their own educational institution. (STEM, NGSS, GCSE, IB)
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A Focus on the Future
The Polar Oceans program teaches participants about diverse animals and processes in these regions, as well as challenges from environmental changes. It also emphasizes methods for protecting and conserving these vital ecosystems.
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Easy Integration
The Polar Oceans is hosted on a third-party LMS platform that features a “single-sign-on” option and easy onboarding onto your school’s educational platforms via API integrations.
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A Fit for Every Student
Our course is designed for all students to thrive. Choose from three age groups: 7-9, 10-13, and 14-19. Each level offers suitable content and interactive activities that spark curiosity and foster a love for learning.
Polar Migrations
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Glaciers and Sea Ice
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Penguins
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Polar Bears
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Conservation
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Climate Change
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Whales
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Polar Adaptations
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Pinnipeds
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Food Webs
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Polar Migrations • Glaciers and Sea Ice • Penguins • Polar Bears • Conservation • Climate Change • Whales • Polar Adaptations • Pinnipeds • Food Webs •
Ready to enroll?
The Polar Oceans Course
$150 $99
Now available for Elementary, Middle and High School Students
Enrollment includes:
Access to OYA’s immersive Polar Oceans learning platform
Interactive modules exploring Antarctica, the Arctic, wildlife, and climate science
Real-world conservation and sustainability activities
Downloadable educator guides and student resources
Personalized certificate of completion
Learning support and mentorship from polar specialists and expedition leaders
Want The Polar Oceans course for your classroom or school?
Special group rates are available!
As low as 1$ USD/ student
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