Meet our teacher Jen Veal!
Jen has been teaching Science since 2015
She has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Teaching from Macquarie University and has taught 7-10 science as well as senior Biology, Chemistry and Science Extension. Jen is passionate about bringing practicals into the classroom and giving students the opportunity to experience science in a hands-on way.
Jen was a key part of the SLSNSW Teachers Coastal Education Week. Watch as she guides you through ocean, marine & ocean themed Primary Lesson plan based around sustainability and coastal environment.
Check out the resources Jen has created for NSW teachers
PRIMARY LESSON PLAN - CORAL BLEACHING
How do physical conditions affect the survival of living things? Download the teachers guide, lesson plan and resources below.
PRIMARY LESSON PLAN - Ocean Acidification
In this activity students will investigate the causes and effects of ocean acidification with experiments and class discussions. Download the lesson plan and resources below.
PRIMARY LESSON PLAN - MARINE ANIMALS
In this lesson plan students will complete activities to learn how marine animals adapt to their environment. Download the lesson plan and resources below.
VIRTUAL TOUR - SOLITARY ISLAND AQUARIUM
Stephan Soule from the National Marine Science Centre takes your students on a virtual tour of the Solitary Island Aquarium at Coffs Harbour. Learn about the structural and behavioural adaptations of the marine life that live on the Solitary Island Reef.
LEARN ABOUT THE NATIONAL MARINE SCIENCE CENTRE
Download below the teacher resources related to the National Marine Science Centre (NMSC). Your students will watch videos and answer questions on the worksheets.
SECONDARY TEACHER RESOURCES
Download the lesson plan and resources Jen created on Biological Ecosystems for Year 11.
Download Teacher Lesson Plans & Activity Sheets
All of these resources have been created by teacher Jen and are free for teachers to download and share with students.
