Oceans at Risk
This HASS lesson asks students to consider how the ocean is essential for life on earth. Learners discover how the oceans are at risk from overfishing, and discuss what they can do about it.
The Blue Fish Tick
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is on a mission to end overfishing. This 40-60 minute lesson for years 5 and 6, will introduce learners to the MSC Standard for sustainable fishing.
Ocean Rubbish Clean-Up
Behind the News looks into a massive project that is underway to start cleaning up the Pacific Ocean. A giant tube is being towed out to a giant patch of garbage where around 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic have gathered together.
Plastic pollution, what’s the solution?
The external provider, Cetacean Science Connection, offers an incursion that uses the design-based thinking process. In this program, students will develop solutions to reduce marine plastic pollution, whether by collecting it at the source, on the beach or in a gyre, or by changing human behaviour. This real-world STEM problem, if solved, could not only reduce the risk of injury or death to marine wildlife, but also improve the lives of coastal communities around the world.
Science Talk
Science Talk is a video series featuring scientists from around the world and their fascinating research on our blue backyard. Topics include nightmarish deep-sea discoveries, coral larvae ecology, reef restoration, and whether magnets can repel sharks from fishing nets—plus much more.
Tangaroa Blue® Foundation
Citizen science project and education kits centred around key environmental concepts such as consumption, pollution, and solutions. With hands-on experiences, students develop stewardship and ultimately become part of the solution for marine debris.
Into the Blue
Teacher resource linked to Into the Blue by Cristy Burne. A fun snorkelling trip turns serious when Blair loses his brother’s camera, facing guilt and fear until heartfelt talks with family help him navigate his mistake, making this story ideal for creative writing, science, art, and humanities discussions.
Australians Together
Bring First Nations stories, cultures and histories into your classroom with free curriculum resources. Topics include, connection to country, erosion and weathering, sustainability, and water management and more.
Blue The Film: Inspiring Ocean Conservation
This unit is inspired by clips from Blue the film that cover various topics such as creating marine parks, sustainable fishing, plastic pollution, and the importance of the ocean as a resource for life on our planet.
Blue The Film: Impacts on Marine Life
Blue is a documentary that highlights the challenges and opportunities for ocean conservation, inspiring viewers to join the #oceanguardian movement and integrates its messages into lessons on plastic waste, ocean habitats, and the vital role of sharks.