Investigating Ocean Acidification
This resource guides students through an experiment to explore how ocean acidification, caused by increased carbon dioxide levels, affects marine organisms with calcium carbonate shells, such as oysters and clams, encouraging scientific investigation and analysis
Sound waves measure ocean temperatures
This video and activity explains how researchers use sound waves to measure ocean temperatures, a technique that helps monitor climate change and marine environments by providing accurate, real-time data on temperature changes at various depths.
Introduction to Ocean Acidification
This resource introduces students to the concept of ocean acidification caused by increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide, providing an experiment and design challenge to help students explore its effects on marine ecosystems and understand the chemistry behind this environmental issue.
Finding Solutions: It’s a Marathon
This resource challenges students to explore innovative ways to reduce single-use plastics by creating biodegradable and edible water bottles from brown algae, incorporating experiments, chemical reactions, and design evaluations to learn about sustainability and environmental solutions.
Investigating Ocean Acidification: Student Investigations
This investigation allows students to explore the impact of carbon dioxide on marine life, focusing on how acidification affects organisms with calcium carbonate shells and guiding students through experiments to test the effects of acid on these shells.
For the Juniors: Fish from the ocean to table
This video and activities introduces children to the journey of fish from the ocean to their plate, exploring topics such as sustainable fishing practices, the impact of overfishing, and how seafood is harvested and processed. The content aims to educate young learners about marine ecosystems and the importance of making responsible food choices.
Catalyst: Seals help climate research
This video highlights how researchers are using seals to gather data on ocean temperatures, currents, and ice thickness, which are crucial for understanding climate change. The seals help collect valuable information from remote regions that are difficult for humans to access, providing new insights into the state of marine ecosystems and the impacts of climate change.
Dr Karl vs the mysterious giant squid
This video explores the fascinating world of the giant squid, including Dr Karl Kruszelnicki's scientific investigation into its size, behaviour, and mysteries, using engaging explanations to uncover facts about this elusive marine creature.
Elliot and the Surfing Scientist: Salt Water Density Experimen
In this video, the Surfing Scientist demonstrates how salt increases the density of water, influencing how objects float or sink. The experiment encourages students to explore the science of buoyancy and density in a fun and interactive way.
How my water travels
This lesson plan teaches students about the journey of water, exploring how it moves through the landscape as groundwater and surface water, and follows its path from catchment areas to the tap, using hands-on models and activities to understand these processes.