Teacher Resources

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.

Identify fish body, eye, mouth, tail fin, pectoral and dorsal fin shapes.

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!

Seven engaging, sea-inspired activities designed to spark children’s curiosity and support hands-on, child-centred learning about the ocean.

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 National Geographic documentary Shark Harbour follows marine biologists in Sydney Harbour as they study shark attacks to better understand and coexist with these predators.

Behind the News looks at the role shark nets play near some popular swimming spots however, scientists and conservationists are calling for them to be banned. We find out why shark nets are controversial and what other methods governments are looking into to keep sharks away from swimmers.

This incursion introduces students to the diverse fauna of Port Phillip Bay (and southern Australia), with a particular focus on chondrichthyans (cartilaginous fish). Students will explore the habitats, life cycles, functional morphology (anatomy), and evolutionary adaptations of these fascinating species. The program also covers the geological history of Port Phillip Bay and the impact of human activities on shark and ray populations.

Learners will identify producers, consumers and decomposers in the food chain, and understand the importance of sharks in the marine ecosystem.

This Australian Museum resource introduces primary students to shark biology, behaviour, habitats, and conservation through interactive activities, videos, and curriculum-linked learning tasks.