Marine ecosystems

Immerse students in the study of marine ecosystems, fostering appreciation for the interconnected web of life in our oceans.

The Oyster Gardener

2hrs

Connecting to Country through art

Inspire your students to explore connection to Country through their own visual arts practice and by analysing the works of other artists.

The Oyster Gardener

2hrs

Learning about our local waterways

Inspire your students to learn about their local waterways and marine ecosystems, and how young people can play a role in conservation.

The Seaweed solution _Maths 8&9

2hrs 27mins

The seaweed solution (UK)

In this lesson, students will access information about seaweed farming and greenhouse gas emissions and use percentages, ratios, and fractions to solve problems. Students will also investigate the relationship between seaweed farming, the health benefits of eating seaweed and climate change. They will use this information to develop an infographic that uses numbers to convince their peers to eat more seaweed.

Floating Seaweed

2hrs 30mins

The seaweed solution (US)

In this lesson, students will access information about seaweed farming and greenhouse gas emissions and use percentages, ratios, and fractions to solve problems. Students will also investigate the relationship between seaweed farming, the health benefits of eating seaweed and climate change. They will use this information to develop an infographic that uses numbers to convince their peers to eat more seaweed.

Floating Seaweed

1hr 30mins

Seaweed in the food chain (US)

In this lesson, students will be immersed in, and connect with, the documentary film 2040, focusing on the topic of food chains and food webs. Students begin by completing a Flipped Classroom preparation activity to introduce the topics of food chains and food webs. Students then explore how seaweed farming could improve marine food webs as well as benefit human populations. Finally, students are asked to think about what other actions humans can take to improve marine food webs and to communicate their ideas through a poster or infographic.