Teacher Resources

This resource offers educators guidelines and practical examples for incorporating First Nations Australians’ science into STEM education while respecting cultural knowledge protocols. It includes multiple case studies, such as one examining the Eurocentric concept of seasons alongside First Nations seasonal calendars, highlighting their geographical diversity and differences from the traditional European four-season model.

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.

This video explores the fascinating world of the giant squid, including Dr Karl Kruszelnicki's scientific investigation into its size, behaviour, and mysteries, using engaging explanations to uncover facts about this elusive marine creature.

This video and activity explains how researchers use sound waves to measure ocean temperatures, a technique that helps monitor climate change and marine environments by providing accurate, real-time data on temperature changes at various depths.

The "Acidic Oceans" activity demonstrates how ocean acidification, caused by increased carbon dioxide, affects sea creatures like crabs and clams, using a simple home experiment to simulate the impact of acidic conditions on shells.

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.

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.

Captain Trash, the alter ego of Port Phillip Baykeeper Neil Blake (OAM), educates kids on the 5 ARRRGHS: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse, and Remove. Through pirate humour, ukulele strumming, and rapping, he engages children while promoting environmental awareness with a solid scientific foundation.