Teacher Resources

This unit of lessons is designed to engage students with the documentary film 2040 and inspire them to take action towards creating a sustainable future.

This educational online beach safety game for diverse communities introduces children to important beach safety messages through a simple narrative. It is designed to help young readers understand common beach hazards and safe behaviours in a fun and engaging way. The resource supports early learning by combining storytelling with clear safety guidance.

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.

The booklet considers the ecosystem as a whole to highlight the ways Posidonia australis benefits a range of other plants, animals and the wider environment. It also examines the ways Posidonia australis benefits humans, and what people can do to help protect this species.

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.

Annie and the Waves is a children’s storybook that follows Annie’s beach holiday and her growing confidence as she meets surf lifesavers and learns about waves, beach safety, and asking for help when needed. It highlights key safety messages such as swimming between the flags, raising your hand if in trouble, and choosing safe beaches. The page also offers a related interactive session of 20 to 25 minutes for young children to virtually engage with lifesavers and explore these concepts.

Behind the News finds out more about some of the interesting animals that call the Antarctic circle home and how humans may be affecting them.

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.

Behind the News - Scientists say that the sea ice levels around Antarctica are at the lowest they've ever been, and that if they continue to shrink, there could be serious consequences for the planet. Jack finds out what’s likely to happen next, and what we can do about it.

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.