Marine Habitats and Overfishing
Explore what life looks like underwater, learn about different marine habitats, and discover how fish species have adapted to unique marine environments.
Thank you, Fishers
Learn about fisheries in Australia that are working to safeguard future generations of both people and fish. A set of slides is provided, and an accompanying Kahoot! quiz.
The Science of Light and Colour in the deep ocean
Students explore the phenomenon of light and colour in the ocean through sense-making, examining how light interacts with different materials and understanding its behaviour as it passes through the ocean.
2040: Understanding CO2 and Its Implications
Mathematics. This unit introduces climate change through mathematics, guiding students in analysing CO₂ data, calculating emissions, comparing global carbon footprints, and creating an action plan to reduce household carbon output.
Blue The Film: Lessons for Ocean Advocacy
This unit uses film clips to inspire lessons on ocean issues like plastic pollution, unsustainable fishing, marine reserves, and threats to marine life, including turtles and shearwaters.
Seal the Loop: Exploring Marine Conservation
This unit engages students in inquiry-based activities on marine conservation, exploring pollution’s causes and effects, conducting waste decomposition experiments, and collaborating on conservation ideas to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deeper appreciation of ocean ecosystems.
Take 3 for the Sea – Taking Action for Our Oceans
In this unit, students explore their connection to the ocean through various activities that focus on the ways we need and impact the ocean, as well as the issue of plastic waste.
Blueback: Sustainability and the Ocean
This English unit develops students’ ocean literacy through Blueback, using film clips, texts, and conservation data to explore sustainable ocean practices and key marine conservation topics in Australia.
Ghost nets: The silent killer haunting our oceans
Information on ghost nets and marine debris, focusing on environmental impacts, community engagement, and conservation efforts in Australia.
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.