Healthy reefs – from polyp to policy
A 10-week unit plan containing lessons and activities that allow students to explore the definitions and determinants of reef health from how the biology of corals is influenced by the environment, through to local and regional approaches to management of reef threats. The unit plan can be used as a full block, or flexible, to suit your needs. Topics covered include coral biology, marine biodiversity, reef habitats, health of reefs, local and global threats, marine management, sustainability, citizen science, marine
Corals at Your Doorstep (Moreton Bay, QLD)
The lessons and resources of this 'Corals at Your Doorstep' booklet are developed for high schools in the Moreton Bay area and is part of the CoralWatch 'Moreton Bay Education Package'. The lessons and activities in the booklet are aimed at year 7 Science.
Corals are Cool and Crucial
Students will explore the importance of the Great Barrier Reef and local reefs, investigating the coral lifecycle and the ways ocean life depends on interconnected relationships for survival. They will examine the threats posed by climate change and other human impacts, and discover how citizen scientists contribute valuable data on coral health. Through hands-on practice with virtual tools, students will monitor, collect, and analyse coral data. Finally, they will identify sustainable actions they can take in their daily lives and
Reef Guardian School
Reef Guardians curriculum aligned education resources cover a range of topics to teach and learn about the Great Barrier Reef including climate change, World Heritage and Cultural values, sustainability, wetlands, threats and biodiversity. Follow the link to find resources, including our Reef Beat poster series, unit plans, activity sheets, videos and much more!
Acidic Oceans Experiment
The "Acidic Oceans" activity demonstrates how ocean acidification, caused by increased carbon dioxide, affects sea creatures like crabs and clams, using a simple home experiment to simulate the impact of acidic conditions on shells.
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.
CSIRO – STEM Professionals in Schools program
This program connects teachers with STEM professionals to help inspire students' interest in STEM through activities including mentoring, career talks, and field trips, with resources and flexibility to meet different needs.
Antarctic education resources
Science teaching resources and activities on Antarctica's wildlife, ecosystems, weather, history, live webcams, and featuring videos from the Australian Antarctic Division and a YouTube channel on Antarctic science and life.
Diving into a sea of knowledge: empowering teachers to enhance ocean literacy in primary schools through an ocean education training program
An overloaded curriculum, teacher’s lack of knowledge and the limited availability of resources are the main barriers for the inclusion of ocean topics in schools.
Salt Water Schools
Explore ocean-themed education resources aligned with the Australian curriculum suitable for Stages 3-5, including lesson plans, videos, fact sheets, games, and activities.