Virtual Learning Experiences
Virtual Learning Experiences
Be a Marine Biologist for a Day
Be a Marine Biologist for a Day
2022 Student Eco Challenge
2022 Student Eco Challenge
Welcome to the ReefED!
A one stop shop for all things Great Barrier Reef Education.
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and its national education centre for the Great Barrier Reef, Reef HQ Aquarium, offer an extensive range of educational resources and programs. These resources are curriculum-linked for all year levels, from early learning to grade 12.
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The Great Barrier Reef is home to a tremendous diversity of marine life, and this presentation will introduce you to a selection of amazing reef creatures.
The 2022 Eco Challenge is open to all Reef Guardian Schools and schools round the world!
You may be chillin' with friends and family these Easter holidays, but it's important not to relax while out on the water and remain responsible to protect marine life.
Get the facts from the Reef Authority's Chief Scientist Dr David Wachenfeld as he explains exactly what coral bleaching is and isn't. Get the facts here: https://bit.ly/3tPasjc
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- Primary school
- Middle school
- Senior school
A series of animated videos depicting what climate change is, coral bleaching, ocean acidification, and the impacts of climate change.
- Climate change
A series of resources such as extended investigations, links and GBRMPA links to Marine Science and Aquatics syllabus.
- Climate change
- Marine debris
- Responsible Reef practises
- Tourism on the Reef
- Water quality
In this mini unit, students will explore the carbon cycle and the four global systems: biosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere. Students will investigate greenhouses gases and carbon dioxide and describe the relationship between the carbon cycle and climate change. Students will investigate what happens when carbon dioxide is absorbed by seawater and potential impacts of ocean acidification on reef biodiversity. Students will discuss impacts of climate change on ecosystems and everyday changes to reduce these impacts.
- Climate change
In this mini unit, students will investigate starch production in leaves and understand how plants use the sunlight energy to produce food. Students will explore energy flow in food webs within ecosystems. Students will identify the biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems and understand how these interact and relate to energy flow. Students will investigate how changing abiotic factors impact ecosystems and understand how natural and human events also impact ecosystems.
- Coastal ecosystems, habitats
In this mini unit, students will observe different animal and plant cells under the microscope. They will investigate the structure and function of different animal cells and observe and describe the function of chloroplast in plant cells. Students will investigate zooxanthellae and their symbiotic relationship with coral and use this understanding to explain coral bleaching. Students will recognise the link between carbon footprint and coral bleaching and identify ways to manage carbon footprints from the individual to community level.
- Climate change
A series of resources including an activity book and 10 posters featuring Dr. Chloe, Dr. Dave and others giving a colourful, junior snapshot of the 'Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2019'. This Reef Beat package provides an introduction to some Reef animals and actions to protect them and the Reef. These include coral, crabs, crown-of-thorns seastars, fish (and green zones), dugong, seabirds, marine turtles, whales, sharks and protecting your patch.
- Climate change
- Coastal ecosystems, habitats
- Endangered species
- Marine debris
- Reef Beat Series
- Responsible Reef practises
- Water quality
A series of resources that include a set of posters and an activity book that aim to expose students to the Great Barrier Reef.
- Coastal ecosystems, habitats
- Endangered species
- Extreme weather
- Indigenous use
- Marine debris
- Reef Beat Series
- Reef Guardians
- Responsible Reef practises
- Tourism on the Reef
- Water quality
A series of resources including an activity book and 10 posters featuring Dr. Chloe, Dr. Dave and others giving a colourful, junior snapshot of the 'Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2019'. This Reef Beat package provides an introduction to some Reef animals and actions to protect them and the Reef. These include coral, crabs, crown-of-thorns seastars, fish (and green zones), dugong, seabirds, marine turtles, whales, sharks and protecting your patch.
- Climate change
- Coastal ecosystems, habitats
- Endangered species
- Reef Beat Series
- Water quality
A series of resources including an activity book and 10 posters featuring Dr. Chloe, Dr. Dave and others giving a colourful, junior snapshot of the 'Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2019'. This Reef Beat package provides an introduction to some Reef animals and actions to protect them and the Reef. These include coral, crabs, crown-of-thorns seastars, fish (and green zones), dugong, seabirds, marine turtles, whales, sharks and protecting your patch.
- Climate change
- Coastal ecosystems, habitats
- Marine debris
- Reef Beat Series
- Water quality
A series of resources including an activity book and 10 posters featuring Dr. Chloe, Dr. Dave and others giving a colourful, junior snapshot of the 'Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2019'. This Reef Beat package provides an introduction to some Reef animals and actions to protect them and the Reef. These include coral, crabs, crown-of-thorns seastars, fish (and green zones), dugong, seabirds, marine turtles, whales, sharks and protecting your patch.
- Climate change
- Coastal ecosystems, habitats
- Endangered species
- Marine debris
- Reef Beat Series
- Water quality
A series of resources including an activity book and 10 posters featuring Dr. Chloe, Dr. Dave and others giving a colourful, junior snapshot of the 'Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2019'. This Reef Beat package provides an introduction to some Reef animals and actions to protect them and the Reef. These include coral, crabs, crown-of-thorns seastars, fish (and green zones), dugong, seabirds, marine turtles, whales, sharks and protecting your patch.
- Climate change
- Coastal ecosystems, habitats
- Endangered species
- Marine debris
- Reef Beat Series
- Water quality
A series of resources that include videos and an activity book that link to threats to the Great Barrier Reef.
- Climate change
- Extreme weather
- Marine debris
- Reef Beat Series
- Reef Guardians
- Responsible Reef practises
- Tourism on the Reef
- Water quality
A series of resources that include a poster and an activity book that link to the amazing Great Barrier Reef and its importance as a national and global icon.
- Reef Beat Series
- Reef Guardians
A series of resources that include a set of posters and an activity book that link to inshore biodiversity on the Great Barrier Reef.
- Coastal ecosystems, habitats
- Endangered species
- Reef Beat Series
- Reef Guardians
- Responsible Reef practises
- Water quality
A series of resources that include a set of posters and an activity book that link to stewardship actions on the Great Barrier Reef.
- Climate change
- Reef Beat Series
- Reef Guardians
- Responsible Reef practises
A series of resources that include a set of posters and an activity book that link to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage and Culture on the Great Barrier Reef.
- Indigenous use
- Reef Beat Series
- Reef Guardians
