Ecosystems at risk at Towra Point Nature Reserve Excursion
Senior students will hone their fieldwork skills during this excursion at Towra Point Nature Reserve. This Ramsar-listed wetland is the largest and most botanically diverse estuarine wetland remaining in the Sydney region.
Wild world of whales – Awabakal Nature Reserve
Wild world of Whales is a school excursion that explores the open forest and coastal heath communities of Awabakal Nature Reserve as you journey to the lookout to spot migrating whales. Learn about the different types of whales, how they live and why they migrate along the East Coast of Australia.
Coastal and Catchment Management Excursion – Tomaree National Park
Coastal and catchment management is a school excursion in Tomaree National Park includes a walk to the summit of Mount Tomaree with a Discovery ranger, who will highlight the coastal and catchment management issues involved in protecting a relatively undisturbed patch of coastal land in close proximity to the township of Nelson Bay
Where to Find Posidonia australis
This website provides interactive tools and educational resources that help students learn how to locate and explore seagrass meadows using online maps, while developing an understanding of seagrass distribution, monitoring, and conservation.
Dhyum the Dugong
This educational story about a real dugong named Dhyum that was satellite-tagged in the Torres Strait. It follows Dhyum’s journey to teach readers about dugongs, their dependence on seagrass habitats, and the importance of protecting marine environments.
Indigenous weather knowledge
This resource explains how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples use Indigenous seasonal calendars and environmental knowledge based on long term observation of plants, animals, and weather patterns to understand and interpret Australia’s climate and seasonal change.
Natural Water Cycle Colouring Sheet
Colour in the natural water cycle and see how water moves through different states of matter.
Natural Water Cycle
This interactive resource engages students in exploring the natural water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff, through an engaging, scroll-based visual model that demonstrates how water continuously moves through Earth’s systems.
Exploring Estuaries
This South East Water teacher resource provides curriculum-linked activities and guidance for exploring estuarine ecosystems, helping students understand estuary processes, biodiversity, and the impacts of human activity on these dynamic coastal environments.
The Water Cycle
This Unitywater education platform provides teachers with curriculum-linked resources, activities, and interactive content that help students explore the urban water cycle, sewage treatment processes, and water sustainability through real-world community-based learning.