Teachers Coastal Education Week
A week of learning, collaboration and expert insights for primary and secondary teachers from 15-19th August 2022
PLEASE NOTE REGISTRATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT.
FREE SESSIONS WITH KEY EXPERTS!
Teachers Coastal Education Week brings together educators and key experts with the aim of assisting teachers to expand your knowledge on coastal safety that you can take back to the classroom in core curriculum aligned areas.
Develop & expand your knowledge from experts in their fields!
All sessions are FREE and on-line so there is no need to leave your classroom! You will be able to access and download the content at any time during the week giving you the flexibility to view and learn at a time that works for you.
- Each session has a key topic focusing on coastal sustainability and environment
- Free resources & activity sheets for you to take back to your students
- All sessions are aligned with the NSW Curriculum
- Suitable for Primary & Secondary Teachers
- Monday 15th to Friday 19th August 2022
SUSTAINABILITY & COASTAL ENVIRONMENT - Key Topics
Ocean Plastic Pollution
Shane Cucow - AUSTRALIAN MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Discover how plastic pollution is affecting Australia's ocean wildlife, and the current local, national and global actions that could help to stem the flow of plastics into our oceans
Virtual tour of the Solitary Island Acquarium
Stephan Soule - National Marine Science Centre
Virtual tour of the facility including the research area and the aquarium
Ocean Climate Change
Stephan Soule - National Marine Science Centre
Learn the challenges oceans face due to human induced climate change. Stephan will review the carbon cycle, test how an increase in dissolved CO2 can affect the pH of seawater and hypothesize on how this could affect calcium carbonate-based organisms over time.
Marine Ecosystems
Lizzy Hardaker
How we can play a part in creating a healthy environment by caring for marine life in a rockpool and tidal pool setting
Underwater Photography
Lizzy Hardaker
Explore the ocean and marine creatures with Lizzy as she talks about diving and her experiences and knowledge when taking underwater photos
Microplastics impacts
LIVESTREAM - NORTHERN BEACHES COUNCIL
Join Tim as we undertake a microplastic survey on the shore of Narrabeen Lagoon to illustrate the issue of microplastics in our oceans
Gamification for students
Surf Lifesaving NSW
This week we are launching our brand new on-line Beach Life Challenge game for primary students
Upcoming programs & resources
Surf Lifesaving NSW
We'll show you a sneak peak of our brand new programs and resources that we are creating especially for teachers and students
Sustainability & coastal environment
Teachers Kayla & Jenny
Ocean, marine & beach themed lesson plans, teachers guide and resources for use in the classroom
I thoroughly enjoyed the inaugural Teachers Coastal Education week - It was wonderful! Thank you. I’m so keen to explore all of the resources with my students and availing both them and myself of getting onto the beach / local waterways and to explore out local environs safely.
TEACHER PARTICIPANT 2021