Ocean Diagnostics x Water Rangers Educational Toolkits

Ocean Diagnostics has teamed up with Water Rangers to equip the next generation of environmental change-makers with the knowledge and skills needed to address complex global issues, like water quality and plastic pollution. With both Water Rangers' Water Quality Educational Testkit and Ocean Diagnostics’ Microplastics Education Toolkit, educators can feel supported in providing immersive nature-based learning experiences inside and outside their classrooms.

Both kits place a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and are a great introduction for youth to STEAM. Through hands-on experiences, data collection, the use of automated imaging technology, and lots of critical thinking, we aim to create a unique and engaging educational experience that inspires young minds to become environmental stewards, scientists, and champions for a greener future.

Both kits are designed to empower educators to become classroom experts in water testing and microplastic surveying. They provide easy-to-follow instructions, engaging training videos, and comprehensive lesson plans. What’s more, both toolkits are thoughtfully aligned with school curriculums, ensuring that educators can seamlessly integrate them into their teaching plans. The kits can be used in the classroom or in the field and includes helpful guidelines for organizing an outdoor excursion.

We also offer private training sessions and workshops to guide educators and students to use the kits!

What’s included

Microplastics Educational Toolkit

The toolkit is designed for students ages 12 and above, encouraging critical thinking and problem solving on ocean-related issues using cutting-edge technology. It includes:

• Educational resources developed in partnership with Canadian microplastic scientists.
• Suggested lesson plans and instructional videos.
• In-classroom or optional field microplastics sampling activities.
• AI-based automated microplastics imaging technology called Saturna.
• Data evaluation and communication tools.
• 1 vial of recovered ocean microplastics collected from beach cleanu

Water Quality Education Testkit

The education testkit is a curated experience to help teachers become experts in water testing. It includes:

• 3 sets of our most popular testing tools
• 1 dissolved oxygen testkit (30 vials)
• 1 refill bottle of teststrips (50 / bottle)
• 1 measuring reel for physical surveys
• 1 teacher guide
• 1 teacher clipboard
• 1 terry cloth towel
• 15 student cards (for filling out post-testing information)
• A goodie bag filled with paper stickers and badges