Teacher Resources

Senior students will hone their fieldwork skills during this excursion at Towra Point Nature Reserve. This Ramsar-listed wetland is the largest and most botanically diverse estuarine wetland remaining in the Sydney region.

In this video, the Surfing Scientist demonstrates how salt increases the density of water, influencing how objects float or sink. The experiment encourages students to explore the science of buoyancy and density in a fun and interactive way.

Analyse a seahorse food web, exploring predator-prey relationships and human impacts to explain ecosystem balance and environmental change.

This video explains how marine scientists map the seafloor and the various uses for these maps. It also introduces unique and mysterious sea creatures found in the deep ocean, exploring the experiences of a marine scientist and their passion for glass sponges, infauna, and bioluminescent animals.

This South East Water teacher resource provides curriculum-linked activities and guidance for exploring estuarine ecosystems, helping students understand estuary processes, biodiversity, and the impacts of human activity on these dynamic coastal environments.

Students discover the incredible adaptations, behaviours and diversity of sharks and rays found in Australian waters. Through engaging activities, they also explore the importance of these species and how we can help protect them.

Explore ocean threats, discussion impacts on environments and living things, and create a mind map to organise ideas, build awareness and support informative communication.

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.

Explore ocean education and sustainable fishing lesson plans in Finnish from the Marine Stewardship Council.

This page provides guidance for NSW schools on the management, care and welfare of aquaculture fish, including animal welfare standards, required approvals and practical considerations for keeping and using fish for teaching.

Video series covers a range of economically important local marine species, from highly resilient to highly vulnerable, and explains their life cycles and stock dynamics under conditions varying from over-fishing to sound management. A Teacher’s Guide for each episode is part of the package.

Explore the various fishing environments, learn expert tips, and access helpful guides, including fishing regulations and gear recommendations. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned angler, this resource has you covered for sustainable and enjoyable fishing experiences.