Dolphins & Estuaries
Learn about estuaries, why they are important to dolphins and other marine life and the threats they face in this interactive activity. Created by our education team for primary and early high school students.
The Forgotten Reefs – Shellfish Reefs in NSW (Year 7-10)
This learning package offers teachers curriculum‑linked lessons, activities and background information to help middle and upper secondary students investigate the ecology, cultural significance, threats and restoration of shellfish reefs in New South Wales.
Water quality
This resources looks at what the qualities of 'healthy water' are and how maintaining the quality of water is crucial for a healthy environment, agriculture, and communities.
Water availability in Australia
This activity asks students to explore what factors influence water availability in Australia and what are the effects of limited water and what are some of the management options available to us?
Influences on the water cycle
This lesson incorporates a range of practical activities that allow students to explore how the water cycle operates at different scales and across diverse environments, and how it is shaped by factors such as location, temperature, and topography.
Sea Country Stories: Ngarrindjeri Ruwi
In this short film Ngarrindjeri elder Major 'Moogy' Sumner yarns about what story and Sea Country mean to him, including stories about making the kaiki (reed spears), fishing with the pelicans, spearing flounder at night, and how to find a stingray in the stars!
Fishing with your Feet – Kuti Fishing on Ngarrindjeri Country
Students will learn about pipi, or kuti fishing practices by the Ngarrindjeri people in South Australia. Students will explore concepts of natural resource values, care for Country, and sustainable fishing
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.
Marine Ecosystems
This resource is a curriculum-linked guide for Year 7 Science students that provides lessons, activities and virtual tools to help learners understand coral biology, reef health, threats like bleaching, and how to monitor coral using the Coral Health Chart. It also includes worksheets and field-oriented tasks that allow students to collect, interpret and analyse real or virtual data about reefs. Finally, it emphasises sustainable practices and community involvement, offering students ways to take action locally to protect reef ecosystems.
Shark Cull Debate
Behind the News - What seems like a spike in shark attacks has some people worried about going for a swim in the sea. It's prompted politicians and experts to get together and discuss solutions.