Find all of our teaching resources from ES1 to S6 to engage your students here. Includes curriculum unit outlines, resources and activities.

Behind the News with ABC

Prepare your students to stay safe on the beaches and in our waterways by embedding some of these BTN episodes in your classroom.

Behind the scenes video

Follow the behind the scenes in the development of surf life saving’s new VR Drone Simulation.
This video explores the different roles of people involved and follows the process of development from conceptual, through physical creation, practicalities and challenges involved with the creation of a new virtual reality experience of the coastline.

Biological Diversity Teaching Resources – Stage 6

Aquatic ecosystems depth study and resources focusing on aquatic contexts. Embedded with Surf Life Saving NSW education values to promote water-safety and drowning-prevention. Includes lesson plan and resources.

Biological Ecosystems Teaching Resources – Stage 6

Intertidal shelf ecosystems lesson plan and resources. Embedded with Surf Life Saving NSW education values to promote water-safety and drowning-prevention. Includes lesson plan and resources.

Coastline Sustainability – Stage 4

Take a survey of microplastics at Narabeen Lagoon and learn about the role stormwater plays in transporting plastics to the oceans.

Coral Bleaching – S3

Students will learn about coral bleaching and use an on-line simulation to investigate the effects of different temperatures on coral.

Early Stage 1

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

English Teaching Resources – Stage 4

This unit and associated resources focus on delivering the key water safety message that the beach is a place for everyone to safely experience the beach, coastline and inland waterways. Includes a 3-4 week lesson plan and resources.

English Teaching Resources – Stage 5

This unit explores how students use their story to arm themselves with strategies to have hard conversations with peers and family and make well informed decisions about their safety and wellbeing around water. Includes a 3-4 week lesson plan and resources.

HSIE Teaching Resources – Stage 4

This unit explores how students use their story to arm themselves with strategies to have hard conversations with peers and family and make well informed decisions about their safety and wellbeing around water. Includes lesson plans and resources.

HSIE Teaching Resources – Stage 5

This unit and associated resources focus on delivering the key water safety message that the beach is a place for everyone to safely experience the beach, coastline and inland waterways. Includes lesson plans and resources.

Livestream

Come along with us as we take you on a live tour of the beach with our surf lifesavers.

Marine Ecosystems – Stage 4

Discover the challenges the oceans face due to human induced climate change and how we can come up with solutions.

Meet Claudine

Claudine is an experienced teacher and has the ability to think outside of the box and bring innovative thinking to the education space.

Meet Jen – SLSNSW Educator

Jen is a NSW Secondary Educator teaching 7-10 science as well as senior Biology, Chemistry and Science Extension.

Meet Kayla – SLSNSW Educator

Kayla is a NSW Secondary Educator specialising in Junior Science and Senior Biology

Meet our Educators

Bring Surf Lifesaving into your classroom using our free tools and resources created by our educators for NSW school teachers.

Ocean Climate Change – Stage 3

Meet Stephan from the National Marine Science Centre as explains the effects of climate change on our oceans and marine life.

PDHPE Teaching Resources – Stage 4

In this unit and associated resources students will focus on how they can effectively manage and support others health, welling and participation in physical activities. Includes lesson plans and resources related to having a safe experience at the beach.

Solitary Island Aquarium Virtual Tour – Stage 3

Meet Stephan from the Solitary Islands Aquarium as he introduces us to the marine creatures in the centre.

Stage 1

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

Stage 2

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

Stage 3

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

Sustainability & Coastal Environment – Stage 5

Stage 5 lesson plan. Study and complete activities related to climate change on sea levels and biodiversity.

Teacher Learning Resources Hub

Bring Surf Lifesaving into your classroom using our free tools and resources for primary & secondary teachers.

Visual Arts Teaching Resources Stage 4

In this unit students will develop knowledge, understanding and skills to make artworks informed by their understanding of practice, the conceptual framework and the frames. Includes an artmaking lesson inspired by the coast and related resources.