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.
The Rise, Fall and Recovery of the Giant Australian Cuttlefish
This 3 part case study invites you to step into the role of a marine scientist and investigate the incredible story of the Giant Australian Cuttlefish aggregation in South Australia’s Upper Spencer Gulf. Along the way, you’ll discover what makes cephalopods so fascinating, why the area is such an important breeding ground, and how species like cuttlefish can experience dramatic population changes over time.
Waves supply nutrients to marine ecosystems
This video, along with reflection questions, explores the essential role of waves in marine ecosystems by helping to deliver nutrients that support plankton growth and other marine life, ultimately impacting the health of the ocean environment.
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.