This curriculum based Early Stage 1 Unit Outline includes a 3 week, staged based, lesson plan and activities for teachers to download.

Resources for Early Stage 1

We aim to equip schools, teachers, and students with top-notch programs and resources on water safety, beach, and coastal environments. This Early Stage 1 Unit Outline is designed to help teachers easily integrate beach and coastal safety information, along with broader water safety activities, into their lesson plans.

In this Unit

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TEACHING, LEARNING & ASSESSMENT

CURRICULUM ALIGNED 3 WEEK LESSON PLAN
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SYLLABUS LINKS

K-10 English, K-10 Geography, K-6 Creative Arts, K-10 PDHPE, K-10 Science
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RESOURCES

SUN SAFETY, AT THE BEACH, BEACH ENVIRONMENT, MARINE LIFE
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CORE LESSONS & TASKS

OVER 3 WEEKS
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ACTIVITY SHEETS

CREATED FOR TASKS
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SCOOTLE RESOURCES

ALIGNED WITH LESSONS

Key messages

  • Swim between the red and yellow flags
  • Read safety signs and be aware of hazards
  • Seek safety advice from lifesavers or lifeguards
  • Always swim with an adult
  • Signal for help if you're in trouble in the water
  • Be aware of the dangers of rip currents
  • Observe marine creatures from a distance
  • The aquatic environment inspires research
  • Protect the aquatic environment

Early Stage 1 Unit Outline and Activity Sheets

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