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.
Oceanpedia
Oceanpedia is a multimedia library that allows users to explore the animals, habitats and issues facing our marine world. These short video clips have been drawn from thousands of hours spent underwater from the Biopixel archives.
GoodFish
The GoodFish app and website is your ultimate resource for teaching tools and materials that promote seafood sustainability and ocean conservation. It provides accessible information to help students understand the impact of fishing on marine ecosystems, empowering them to make informed, sustainable choices.
MangroveWatch – A Citizen Science Project
This unit focuses on introducing students to mangrove and salt marsh ecosystems and exploring their values and attitudes towards conservation research.
Scallops: Witness to Climate change
Students learn about a saucer scallop fishery around the Abrolhos Islands of Western Australia, where climate change and marine heatwaves are having a serious impact on fishing activities.
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.
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.
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.
Christmas Prawns in Australia
Learners will discuss the Australian Christmas tradition of eating prawns, and the importance of sourcing sustainable seafood. Students learn about the anatomy of a prawn.