Resources

This Eco Project has been designed for students to explore the current and future issues facing the Great Barrier Reef through the lens of a future STEAM-focused role.

The aim of the project is for students to select a future job profile and showcase how they could apply their future skillset towards managing and protecting the health and longevity of the Reef.

A snorkeling skill check list to assess the competency of students prior to visiting the reef.

During this unit, students will cover: The water cycle of coastal aquatic environments, A/biotic data collection comparing three aquatic environments, discussion of how water quality is influenced by various biotic and abiotic factors, identification of a/biotic influences on environmental conditions and impacts to the three environments.

This teaching resource guide has been designed around an inquiry-based model to assist with incorporating gamification within the classroom. Students learn key STEAM and life skills through inquiry-based learning, and we hope this resource compliments your teaching. We have provided subject specific Australian curriculum codes (ACARA 9.0) and have provided ways to adapt this to international curriculum outcomes at the end of this document. We have also aligned this eco-challenge to 9 of the UN global sustainable development goals.

Be a Marine Biologist for a Day - 10-minute timed swim survey - word version

The Reef Guardian School REEFlection task was developed to commemorate the 20 year anniversary of the Reef Guardian School program. Since 2003, more than 300 schools have participated in environmental and sustainability projects and activities within their classrooms, their school grounds and local areas that help protect the Great Barrier Reef. These actions have been central in igniting curiosity and connecting students, teachers, their communities, and local environmental agencies to make positive changes for the marine environment. This fosters and promotes a culture of Reef stewardship.

The REEFlection task is designed to capture your story of connection to the Reef and what it means to you to be a Reef Guardian.

Posters on a wide variety of topics, including connection to sea country, sustainable use of resources, traditional use, caring and protecting sea country, dance, trade, ceremonies, and cultural sites.

Corresponding activity book to Sea Country Series Poster with individual and class activities.

Printable templates to colour in that are associated with Reef Beat Poster Units

Workbook including range of scientific and sea country activities and a poem.