This curriculum based Stage 2 Unit Outline includes a 3 week, staged based, lesson plan and activities for teachers to download.

Resources for Stage 2

We aim to equip schools, teachers, and students with top-notch programs and resources on water safety, beach, and coastal environments. This Stage 2 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 PDHPE, K-10 Geography, K-10 Mathematics, K-10 Science & Technology
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RESOURCES

SUN SAFETY, BEACH & COASTAL SAFETY, BEACH ENVIRONMENT, RIVER & WATERWAYS
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CORE LESSONS & TASKS

OVER 3 WEEKS
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ACTIVITY SHEETS

CREATED FOR TASKS
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RELATED LINKS

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

Stage 2 Unit Outline and Activity Sheets

Unit Outline Stage 2
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6.1MB
About Point Chart
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0.1MB
Beach Profile and Hazards Encyclopedia
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0.2MB
Beach Safety Scenario
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0.1MB
Character Inference Chart
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0.1MB
Daily Beach Report Instructions
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0.1MB
Daily Report for Beach
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0.1MB
Marine Encounters Mathematics Cut-outs
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2.8MB
Rescue safety information sheet
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0.2MB
What's the big idea
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0.1MB

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