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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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Primary Grade 3 - Turtle Life Cycle

Cut out the front and back wheels below and colour the pictures. Attach the front to the back with a paper fastener. Spin the wheel in the direction of the arrow to follow the life cycle of a turtle.

Subjects: Endangered Species, Reef Guardians

Primary Grade 3 - Is it Living?

One of the first things Scientists do when classifying something for the first time is to decide if it is alive. There are 8 characteristics to check if something is alive.

Decide if the following items in the columns meet the requirements to be classified as a living thing (tick the box if the item meets the requirement).

Subjects: Reef Guardians, Responsible Reef Practices

Primary Grade 3 - How do animals move?

Marine creatures move in different ways.
Research the following animals to find out what structure(s) of the animal is used to move.

Subjects: Endangered Species, Reef Guardians

Primary Grade 3 - Frog Life Cycle

Cut out the seven stages of the frog life cycle and paste them into their correct spot in the diagram.

Subjects: Ecosystems and Habitats, Reef Guardians

Primary/Middle Grade 2-7

Use the words in the box below to label the parts of the Sea Turtle.

Subjects: Endangered Species, Reef Guardians

Primary Grade 1 - Habitats

Coral reef colouring worksheet.

Subjects: Ecosystems and Habitats, Reef Guardians
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ACTIVITY Chatterbox - Warrgamay Bandjin Language

Unlock the secrets of learning with our Chatterbox Challenge – where every fold leads to new knowledge!

Warrgamay is an extinct Australian Aboriginal language of northeast Queensland. It was closely related to Dyirbal. It is also known as Waragamai, Wargamay, Wargamaygan, Biyay, and Warakamai.

The language region includes the Herbert River area, Ingham, Hawkins Creek, Long Pocket, Herbert Vale, Niagara Vale, Yamanic Creek, Herbert Gorge, Cardwell, Hinchinbrook Island and the adjacent mainland.

Subjects: First Nations Peoples

ACTIVITY Chatterbox - Gurang Gurang Language

The Gurang Gurang and Goreng Goreng languages are closely related but not the same. Both languages belong to the Waka-Kabic subgroup of the Pama–Nyungan languages.

The names are often used interchangeably, and there is some overlap in the regions where they are spoken, primarily in Central Queensland.

The differences between them are subtle and often pertain to dialectal variations rather than being entirely separate languages. For example, the pronunciation and some vocabulary might differ slightly between the two!

Subjects: First Nations Peoples

ACTIVITY Chatterbox - Taribelang Language

Unlock the secrets of learning with our Chatterbox Challenge – where every fold leads to new knowledge!

Taribelang, also known as Bunda, Gureng-Gureng is a language of Queensland. Although no longer spoken as a native language by the Taribelang or Bunda people, it is spoken as a 2nd or 3rd language by under 100.

Subjects: First Nations Peoples

ACTIVITY Chatterbox - Goreng Goreng Language

Unlock the secrets of learning with our Chatterbox Challenge – where every fold leads to new knowledge!

The Gurang Gurang and Goreng Goreng languages are closely related but not the same. Both languages belong to the Waka-Kabic subgroup of the Pama–Nyungan languages.

The names are often used interchangeably, and there is some overlap in the regions where they are spoken, primarily in Central Queensland.

The differences between them are subtle and often pertain to dialectal variations rather than being entirely separate languages. For example, the pronunciation and some vocabulary might differ slightly between the two!

Subjects: First Nations Peoples

ACTIVITY Chatterbox - Byellee/Bailai Language

Unlock the secrets of learning with our Chatterbox Challenge – where every fold leads to new knowledge!

Bayali (also spelt Biyali, Baiali, Byelle, Byellee, and also known as Orambul or Urambal) is an extinct Australian Aboriginal language of Queensland in Australia, spoken in the Rockhampton and Gladstone areas.

Subjects: First Nations Peoples

VIDEO - Working with Traditional Owners for Sea Country Management across GBRMPA

Jason discusses tools to provide genuine pathways for Traditional Owner groups to engage in effective co-management of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Parks, both Commonwealth and State, and the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.

This includes Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreements (TUMRAs) as one tool that describes how Traditional Owners work in partnership with the Australian and Queensland governments to manage traditional use activities on their Sea Country.

Jason’s key message is that maintaining effective and meaningful partnerships with Traditional Owners is essential in protecting cultural and heritage values, conserving biodiversity and enhancing the resilience of the Great Barrier Reef into the future.

Subjects: First Nations Peoples, Responsible Reef Practices
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POSTER - Marine Resources Agreement (TUMRA) Areas Poster

Determined Native Title and Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreement (TUMRA) areas in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Parks as of September 2021!

Subjects: First Nations Peoples

INTERESTING READINGS - Manduburra Sea Country Cultural Values

Chart a course through Mandubarra Sea Country with our mapping project! Discover the key cultural values held by Mandubarra Traditional Owners and navigate the rich heritage of this sacred land.

Subjects: First Nations Peoples

INTERESTING READINGS - Woppaburra Traditional Owner Heritage Assessment

Navigate the rich heritage of the Woppaburra Traditional Owners.

Subjects: First Nations Peoples, Responsible Reef Practices

INTERESTING READINGS - RIMReP Indigenous Participation Report

Unlock the wisdom of the land with captivating readings from Traditional Owners. Dive into their stories and enrich your understanding today! Includes information on co-management and a diagram of integrated Indigenous and scientific knowledge of dugongs.

Subjects: First Nations Peoples

Johnathan Thurston's Reef Dreaming - Reef Workbook

Workbook including range of scientific and sea country activities and a poem.

Subjects: First Nations Peoples

REEF BEAT - Sea Country Series

Boost classroom fun and learning with our printable resources! Download now!

Subjects: First Nations Peoples, Reef Beat Series
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INTERESTING READINGS - Woppaburra Traditional Owner Heritage Assessment

Navigate the rich heritage of the Woppaburra Traditional Owners.

Subjects: First Nations Peoples, Responsible Reef Practices

INTERESTING READINGS - RIMReP Indigenous Participation Report

Unlock the wisdom of the land with captivating readings from Traditional Owners. Dive into their stories and enrich your understanding today! Includes information on co-management and a diagram of integrated Indigenous and scientific knowledge of dugongs.

Subjects: First Nations Peoples

Johnathan Thurston's Reef Dreaming - Reef Workbook

Workbook including range of scientific and sea country activities and a poem.

Subjects: First Nations Peoples

REEF BEAT - Sea Country Series

Boost classroom fun and learning with our printable resources! Download now!

Subjects: First Nations Peoples, Reef Beat Series

REEF BEAT - Sea Country Series

Boost classroom fun and learning with our printable resources! Download now!

Subjects: First Nations Peoples, Reef Beat Series

REEF BEAT - Sea Country Series

Boost classroom fun and learning with our printable resources! Download now!

Subjects: First Nations Peoples, Reef Beat Series