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.
A Porpoiseful Problem – A real-life marine STEM problem-solving session
External provider Cetacean Science Connections, uses design-based thinking to get students to investigate and attempt to solve how we can ‘count’ the number of dolphins that reside in Port Phillip Bay. A real-life marine STEM problem that wildlife managers face when trying to determine how best to conserve our wildlife.
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.
River Detectives
This resource is designed to inspire students to understand, appreciate and care for their local waterway through engaging, cross-curricular, citizen-science activities.
Marine Life
Learn about the wide variety of marine species in Australia, including invertebrates, pelagic fish, reef fish, crustaceans, jellyfish, sharks, and more
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.
Australians Together
Bring First Nations stories, cultures and histories into your classroom with free curriculum resources. Topics include, connection to country, erosion and weathering, sustainability, and water management and more.
Take 3 for the Sea classroom Initiative Guide
Webinars, teaching guides, lesson plans, video content, songs and more. Content Pillars: Plastic Pollution, Environment, People and Connection and Climate Action.