Like the Ocean We Rise

Book details

Author: Nicola Edwards and Sarah Wilkins

Topic: Climate change

Summary: Like The Ocean We Rise is written in poetry style and discusses climate change.


Teaching Ideas

Free teaching resources for this book are available below. This includes:

  • a link to a recording of the book
  • a lesson plan with suggested activities
  • a PowerPoint presentation for teachers
  • a student worksheet

Youtube Video: Like the Ocean We Rise

Teaching Resources:

Ideal for: Primary, all levels. 

Topic: Climate change; taking action.

Curriculum Links: Literacy, Science, Social Studies. 

Literacy Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. 

In this lesson, students will read 'Like the Ocean We Rise'. Students will then discuss ways in which groups and individuals can work together to help battle climate change.  Students will write an action that they will take to combat climate change. 

Lesson Plan

PowerPoint Presentation

Worksheet