Island Visions was born out of a desire to inspire the next generation of scientists, activists, and stewards. We designed this website and the accompanying “untextbook” to use stories from scientists and surfers, fishermen and fish, to breathe life into science and history lessons in the classroom
The following modules weave this website, the Island Visions book, and an array of other online resources together into 5E lesson progressions.
Each module contains 4-5 hours of instruction
Designed for grades 6-9
Ocean Plastics
Learn how every piece of trash has a story…and an impact.
Whale Strikes
Learn how cooperation can help solve problems like this in your own community.
Marine Protected Areas
Learn how listening to all stakeholders can lead to the best management practices.
Ocean Acidification
Learn how acidification and carbon footprints threaten life under the sea and on land.
Kelp Forests
Learn about the value of biodiversity in and threats to complex ecosystems like this.
The Island Fox
Learn what it takes to bring a unique species like this back from the brink of extinction.
Tomols
Learn how this unique watercraft embodies past and present for the Chumash people.
Got a question or idea that you want to share?
Network with other island visionaries on our dedicated Facebook Group here.
Teachers across Southern California are already using these resources in their classrooms. You can take a look at the lessons that they have developed around the book here.
Drop us a line if you have something that you want to add.
