{"id":38466,"date":"2024-05-21T00:57:28","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T00:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/?p=38466"},"modified":"2024-05-21T00:57:31","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T00:57:31","slug":"world-oceans-day-diy-ocean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/world-oceans-day-diy-ocean","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate World Oceans Day with a DIY Miniature Ocean!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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World Oceans Day is observed annually on June 8 and presents an invaluable opportunity to raise awareness about ocean conservation and inspire action to protect these crucial ecosystems.<\/p>

Engaging children in activities that foster an understanding and appreciation of the oceans is an excellent way to instil a sense of responsibility towards our planet from an early age. Through hands-on projects, kids can learn about marine life and ecosystems, as well as the significance of preserving our oceans.<\/p>

We’re excited to introduce a fun activity that includes vibrant sea creatures and the creation of a miniature ocean, designed to spark kids imaginations. Explore our step-by-step instructions for a fun and educational craft activity that parents, teachers, and caregivers can organise to celebrate World Oceans Day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Things you’ll need:<\/h2>
  1. Coloured copy paper<\/a><\/li>
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  3. Ruler<\/a><\/li>
  4. Marker<\/a><\/li>
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    1. Take a sheet of A3 blue-coloured copy paper and a round object, such as a compass or plate, to draw a circle with a minimum size of 30 x 30 cm.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    2. Once the circle is drawn, carefully cut it out using scissors. Try to ensure the edges are smooth.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    3. Next, choose two different coloured copy paper sheets and draw evenly spaced 2cm lines across the paper.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    4. Carefully cut along the lines to create neat paper strips. You will use these strips to create a wave-like structure in your miniature ocean.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    5. Take a blank white sheet and draw sea creatures and sea plants of your choice. Use a marker to define the outlines of the creatures.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    6. To bring your underwater creatures to life, use brightly coloured pencils, crayons, or watercolours.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    7. Prepare to assemble your ocean masterpiece. Start by arranging the paper strips on your circle cut-out. Make a series of wave-like curves with every strip and stick them in place with a glue stick.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    8. Decorate your World Oceans Day miniature with your colourful sea creatures. Stick them carefully on top of the waves, arranging them in a visually appealing pattern.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    To learn more about our Oceans for World Oceans Day, take a look at some incredible facts<\/a> about them, and how they support humanity as well as all other organisms on the planet.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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