Curriculum Linked Materials
Helping raise the scientists of the future.
As a teacher you can play a vital role in marine conservation. You can help the reef by sharing the latest science about reef ecosystems and involving students in reef monitoring. CoralWatch provides the tools you need to engage students in marine science and reef monitoring.
Colours on the reef
Year 1 Lesson plan - Biological sciences
This lesson plan focuses on learning about the importance of coral reefs and how colour can act as an indicator of reef health. Students develop an understanding of living things (coral) that can grow in different shapes and their needs within the habitat (coral reefs). Severe changes in water temperature can cause corals to change colour from brown/green to white (coral bleaching). Students participate in a colouring in activity and become young scientists using the Coral Health Chart and simple data sheet.
• Australian curriculum
• Includes: teacher guide, 3 classroom activities, teacher presentation
Year 1 Lesson plan - Biological sciences
This lesson plan focuses on learning about the importance of coral reefs and how colour can act as an indicator of reef health. Students develop an understanding of living things (coral) that can grow in different shapes and their needs within the habitat (coral reefs). Severe changes in water temperature can cause corals to change colour from brown/green to white (coral bleaching). Students participate in a colouring in activity and become young scientists using the Coral Health Chart and simple data sheet.
• Australian curriculum
• Includes: teacher guide, 3 classroom activities, teacher presentation
Marine ecosystems
Year 7 Lesson plan - Science
The year 7 science topics of classification, food web, rhythm and flow, and the water cycle are explored and related to the marine environment. Many of the activities including the field component use the Coral Health Chart developed by CoralWatch. Students get the opportunity to participate in citizen science and contribute real data to CoralWatch global database.
• Australian Curriculum v8.3.
• Includes: 23 classroom worksheets, 10 field activities,Teacher guidelines, answer key
• Topics: classification, food web, rhythm and flow, and the water cycle
Year 7 Lesson plan - Science
The year 7 science topics of classification, food web, rhythm and flow, and the water cycle are explored and related to the marine environment. Many of the activities including the field component use the Coral Health Chart developed by CoralWatch. Students get the opportunity to participate in citizen science and contribute real data to CoralWatch global database.
• Australian Curriculum v8.3.
• Includes: 23 classroom worksheets, 10 field activities,Teacher guidelines, answer key
• Topics: classification, food web, rhythm and flow, and the water cycle
Healthy reefs - from polyp to policy
Year 11/12 Lesson plan - Marine Science syllabus 2013
A 10-week unit plan containing lessons and activities that allow students to explore the definitions and determinants of reef health from how the biology of corals is influenced by the environment, through to local and regional approaches to management of reef threats. The unit plan can be used as a full block, or flexible, to suit your needs.
• Marine Science senior syllabus 2013, QLD, Australia
• Includes: 15 classroom lessons, 10 field activities, 4 assignments
• Topics: coral biology, marine biodiversity, reef habitats, health of reefs, local and global threats, marine management, sustainability, citizen science, marine research, Coralwatch, risk assessment
Year 11/12 Lesson plan - Marine Science syllabus 2013
A 10-week unit plan containing lessons and activities that allow students to explore the definitions and determinants of reef health from how the biology of corals is influenced by the environment, through to local and regional approaches to management of reef threats. The unit plan can be used as a full block, or flexible, to suit your needs.
• Marine Science senior syllabus 2013, QLD, Australia
• Includes: 15 classroom lessons, 10 field activities, 4 assignments
• Topics: coral biology, marine biodiversity, reef habitats, health of reefs, local and global threats, marine management, sustainability, citizen science, marine research, Coralwatch, risk assessment
Marine systems - connections and change
Year 12 Worksheets - Marine science syllabus 2019
Worksheets under construction, new activities will be regular uploaded
Marine Science senior syllabus 2019, QLD, Australia
• Topics: coral biology, marine biodiversity, reef habitats, health of reefs, local and global threats, marine management, sustainability, citizen science, marine research, Coralwatch, risk assessment
Year 12 Worksheets - Marine science syllabus 2019
Worksheets under construction, new activities will be regular uploaded
Marine Science senior syllabus 2019, QLD, Australia
• Topics: coral biology, marine biodiversity, reef habitats, health of reefs, local and global threats, marine management, sustainability, citizen science, marine research, Coralwatch, risk assessment
Corals at your doorstep
Year 7 lesson plan - Science
The lessons and resources of this 'Corals at Your Doorstep' booklet are developed for high schools in the Moreton Bay (Queensland, Australia) area and is part of the CoralWatch 'Moreton Bay Education Package'. This package – FOC available from CoralWatch, show cases the Moreton Bay marine environment and its importance, promote everyday actions improving the coastal & marine environment, and provide opportunities for people to participate in local environmental monitoring and education activities.
⦁ Australian curriculum v8.3.
⦁ Moreton Bay focused
⦁ Includes: 10 classroom worksheets, 3 field activities, teacher guidelines, info sheets and answer key
Year 7 lesson plan - Science
The lessons and resources of this 'Corals at Your Doorstep' booklet are developed for high schools in the Moreton Bay (Queensland, Australia) area and is part of the CoralWatch 'Moreton Bay Education Package'. This package – FOC available from CoralWatch, show cases the Moreton Bay marine environment and its importance, promote everyday actions improving the coastal & marine environment, and provide opportunities for people to participate in local environmental monitoring and education activities.
⦁ Australian curriculum v8.3.
⦁ Moreton Bay focused
⦁ Includes: 10 classroom worksheets, 3 field activities, teacher guidelines, info sheets and answer key
Moreton Bay QLD Australia education pack
Science, Biology, Marine Science
Available for high school and primary school
Content includes:
• Moreton Bay virtual reef,
• Moreton Bay Coral ID sheet • Year 1 Colours on the reef curriculum linked lesson plan • Year 7 Moreton Bay curriculum linked lessons and resources • Moreton Bay and Great Barrier Reef info flyers
• Coral Health Chart with slate
• CoralWatch Do It Yourself monitoring instructions
Science, Biology, Marine Science
Available for high school and primary school
Content includes:
• Moreton Bay virtual reef,
• Moreton Bay Coral ID sheet • Year 1 Colours on the reef curriculum linked lesson plan • Year 7 Moreton Bay curriculum linked lessons and resources • Moreton Bay and Great Barrier Reef info flyers
• Coral Health Chart with slate
• CoralWatch Do It Yourself monitoring instructions
Ultimate teaching package
Year 7-12 Science, Biology, Marine Science
This package includes: Book ‘Coral Reefs and Climate Change: the Guide for Education and Awareness’ and accompanying DVD and Workbook, Activity CD
Monitoring materials: 25 x Coral Health Chart, waterproof data slate, pencil and full instructions plus 5 thermometers
Promotional materials: 25 x ‘Get involved’ flyer, sticker and postcard 1 x ‘Get involved in CoralWatch today’ poster.
Education materials: 2 x ‘Virtual Reef’ poster, Booklet ‘Virtual Reef’and 'Virtual Lab', FAQ's flyer, Scientific paper.
All packed in document folder and CoralWatch bag.
Year 7-12 Science, Biology, Marine Science
This package includes: Book ‘Coral Reefs and Climate Change: the Guide for Education and Awareness’ and accompanying DVD and Workbook, Activity CD
Monitoring materials: 25 x Coral Health Chart, waterproof data slate, pencil and full instructions plus 5 thermometers
Promotional materials: 25 x ‘Get involved’ flyer, sticker and postcard 1 x ‘Get involved in CoralWatch today’ poster.
Education materials: 2 x ‘Virtual Reef’ poster, Booklet ‘Virtual Reef’and 'Virtual Lab', FAQ's flyer, Scientific paper.
All packed in document folder and CoralWatch bag.