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Learn about the Great Barrier Reef
Reef Education Resources
Our education resources cover a range of topics to teach and learn about the Great Barrier Reef including climate change, sea country connection, sustainability, wetlands, threats to the Reef, biodiversity. Below you can find resources, including our Reef Beat poster series, science unit plans, student activity sheets, videos and much more!
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Water Quality Investigation

During this unit, students will cover: The water cycle of coastal aquatic environments, A/biotic data collection comparing three aquatic environments, discussion of how water quality is influenced by various biotic and abiotic factors, identification of a/biotic influences on environmental conditions and impacts to the three environments.

Subjects: Ecosystems and Habitats, Reef Guardians, Water Quality

Snorkeling Pool Skills Assessment

Use this snorkeling skills assessment to assess the competency of students prior to conducting aquatic practices.

Subjects: Eye on the Reef, Reef Guardians, Responsible Reef Practices

Future Leaders: Eco Project

This Eco Project has been designed for students to explore the current and future issues facing the Great Barrier Reef through the lens of a future STEAM-focused role.

The aim of the project is for students to select a future job profile and showcase how they could apply their future skillset towards managing and protecting the health and longevity of the Reef.

Subjects: Climate Change, Ecosystems and Habitats, Endangered Species, Extreme Weather, Human uses on the Reef, Marine Debris, Reef Guardians, Responsible Reef Practices, Water Quality

Assessing coral bleaching events on the Great Barrier Reef

Discover how the Reef Authority, together with our science and management partners, assess the extent, severity and prevalence of coral bleaching events on the Great Barrier Reef. From outer space to underwater, you will see the complex monitoring and reporting that happens before, during and after a coral bleaching event.

Subjects: Climate Change, Ecosystems and Habitats, Extreme Weather, Reef Guardians, Responsible Reef Practices

RGS Annual Reminders

Keep on track with your Reef Guardian School planning with our RGS Annual Reminders.

Subjects: Reef Guardians

Monitoring of the Inshore Reef Regions - Fact Sheet

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Monitoring Program surveys and reports on the health of inshore coral, seagrass and water quality every year, and has done so for over 15 years. Information and results can be found in this document.
Monitoring water quality and the health of inshore coral reef and seagrass habitats is essential to understanding the resilience of the entire Great Barrier Reef.

Subjects: Ecosystems and Habitats, Water Quality
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Introduction to the Great Barrier Reef VLE program flyer

Introduction to the Great Barrier Reef virtual learning experience - program overview and outline

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Reef Babies

A series of printable worksheet activities designed for students to learn about animal reproduction on the Great Barrier Reef.

Subjects: Reef Guardians

2022 Eco Challenge Handbook

In this handbook you will find all the instructions for the 2022 Eco Challenge. The new Reef Guardian Schools Eco Challenge aims to build student capacity for eco-entrepreneurship, inquiry learning, real-world problem solving, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) innovation. The focus of the challenge is for students to explore the current and future issues facing the Great Barrier Reef and its connected ecosystems, and work together to develop an eco-friendly idea that could help protect the Reef for future generations.

Subjects: Reef Guardians

Mantis Shrimp at Reef HQ Aquarium

Watch to learn more about these marine crustaceans.

Subjects: Ecosystems and Habitats

These students are living and learning on the Reef

Meet 'Milla and Ziggy' as they explore the Great Barrier Reef region.

Subjects: Climate Change, Ecosystems and Habitats, Marine Debris, Responsible Reef Practices, Human uses on the Reef

What is the Great Barrier Reef Marine Monitoring Program?

Watch this video to get a better understanding of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Monitoring Program.

Subjects: Climate Change, Ecosystems and Habitats, Extreme Weather, Responsible Reef Practices, Water Quality
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Management of the Reef Flyer

Experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef with a Reef Education Virtual Learning Experience featuring "Management of the Great Barrier Reef". The Reef Education team can deliver a range of virtual learning experiences, which all link to the Australian Curriculum, using Zoom meeting room or webinar platforms.

Subjects: Responsible Reef Practices

Creatures and their Features Flyer

Experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef with a Reef Education Virtual Learning Experience featuring "Creatures and their Features". The Reef Education team can deliver a range of virtual learning experiences, which all link to the Australian Curriculum, using Zoom meeting room or webinar platforms.

Subjects: Ecosystems and Habitats, Endangered Species

Classification of Reef Creatures VLE program flyer

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Ecosystems and Reef Relationships VLE program flyer

Ecosystems and Reef Relationships virtual learning experience - program overview and outline

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Reefs at Risk VLE program flyer

Reefs at Risk virtual learning experience - program overview and outline

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Introduction to the Great Barrier Reef VLE program flyer

Introduction to the Great Barrier Reef virtual learning experience - program overview and outline

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Management of the Reef Flyer

Experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef with a Reef Education Virtual Learning Experience featuring "Management of the Great Barrier Reef". The Reef Education team can deliver a range of virtual learning experiences, which all link to the Australian Curriculum, using Zoom meeting room or webinar platforms.

Subjects: Responsible Reef Practices

Classification of Reef Creatures VLE program flyer

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Reefs at Risk VLE program flyer

Reefs at Risk virtual learning experience - program overview and outline

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Introduction to the Great Barrier Reef VLE program flyer

Introduction to the Great Barrier Reef virtual learning experience - program overview and outline

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2022 Eco Challenge Handbook

In this handbook you will find all the instructions for the 2022 Eco Challenge. The new Reef Guardian Schools Eco Challenge aims to build student capacity for eco-entrepreneurship, inquiry learning, real-world problem solving, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) innovation. The focus of the challenge is for students to explore the current and future issues facing the Great Barrier Reef and its connected ecosystems, and work together to develop an eco-friendly idea that could help protect the Reef for future generations.

Subjects: Reef Guardians

Mantis Shrimp at Reef HQ Aquarium

Watch to learn more about these marine crustaceans.

Subjects: Ecosystems and Habitats