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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 1 - Where Do They Live?

Cut and Paste Activity on correct habitats for marine sea life?

Subjects: Ecosystems and Habitats, Reef Guardians, Responsible Reef Practices

Primary Grade 1 - Habitat Matchups

1. Match the animal with their habitat by drawing a line between them.
2. Pick one of the habitats above and investigate what other animals may live there.
3. Draw a picture of you chosen habitat and include some of the animals you have found.

Subjects: Ecosystems and Habitats, Reef Guardians

Student Worksheet - School Litter Source Reduction Plan

Student Worksheet - School Litter Source Reduction Plan

Subjects: Marine Debris, Reef Guardians, Responsible Reef Practices, Water Quality

Teachers Resource - School Litter Source Reduction Plan

This tool may assist Teachers to complete the worksheet.

Subjects: Marine Debris, Reef Guardians, Responsible Reef Practices, Water Quality

ACTIVITY Chatterbox - English Language

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

Subjects: First Nations Peoples

ACTIVITY Chatterbox - Warrongo/Warrungu Language

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

Warrongo (or War(r)ungu) is an Australian Aboriginal language, one of the dozen languages of the Maric branch of the Pama–Nyungan family.

It was formerly spoken by the Warrongo people in the area around Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Warrungu - Queensland, west of Ingham and Abergowrie almost to Einasleigh.
Alternative names for the language include Warrangu, Warrango, War(r)uŋu, War-oong-oo, Gudjala and Gudjal. The Warungu language region includes areas from the Upper Herbert River to Mount Garnet.

Subjects: First Nations Peoples
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VIDEO - Reef in Focus: Managing Sea Country Webinar

In honor of National Reconciliation Week 2022, the Reef Authority held a Reef in Focus webinar, 'Managing Sea Country' on Tuesday 31 May 2022. Learn first-hand from our First Nations partners about their deep connection to the Great Barrier Reef and their expanding role in its management.

Subjects: First Nations Peoples, Reef Guardians, Responsible Reef Practices

VIDEO - Yarul Dhingiga: Keppel Bay Reef Rehabilitation Project

In October 2022, the Reef Joint Field Management Program, the Woppaburra TUMRA Aboriginal Corporation (WTAC) and local tourism operators came together on Woppaburra Country for the third trial of the MARRS (Mars Assisted Reef Restoration System) reef star – hexagonal metal frames that can be placed on the seabed, in areas of loose coral rubble, to provide a stable platform for live coral fragment attachment.

Subjects: Climate Change, First Nations Peoples

VIDEO - Indigenous Ranger Training on the Reef

We recently brought together a number of Indigenous ranger groups from across the Great Barrier Reef to complete incident management training. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the Traditional Owners of the Great Barrier Reef region, and evidence of their sea country connections goes back over 60,000 years.

Subjects: First Nations Peoples

VIDEO - Indigenous Rangers on the Reef

The Indigenous ranger's program is a nationally accredited training course by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. It provides rangers with the skills to ensure Marine Park users comply with its rules and traditional lore.

The Authority understands that having an effective and meaningful partnership with Traditional Owners is essential to protect cultural and heritage values, conserve biodiversity and enhance the resilience of the Reef.

Subjects: First Nations Peoples

VIDEO - Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreements

The Marine Park Authority and Traditional Owners are working together to integrate modern marine park management and traditional knowledge to protect this irreplaceable iconic World Heritage Area.

Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreements are community-based plans for management of traditional resources which are accredited in legislation and have proved a successful mechanism for joint management of the Reef.

Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreements describe how Great Barrier Reef Traditional Owner groups work in partnership with the Australian and Queensland governments to manage traditional use activities on their sea country.

Subjects: First Nations Peoples

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
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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

Corresponding activity book with individual and class activities.

Subjects: First Nations Peoples, Reef Beat Series

REEF BEAT - Sea Country Series

Posters on a wide variety of topics, including connection to sea country, sustainable use of resources, traditional use, caring and protecting sea country, dance, trade, ceremonies, and cultural sites.

Subjects: First Nations Peoples, Reef Beat Series, Responsible Reef Practices

Eco-REEFlection Task

The Reef Guardian School REEFlection task was developed to commemorate the 20 year anniversary of the Reef Guardian School program. Since 2003, more than 300 schools have participated in environmental and sustainability projects and activities within their classrooms, their school grounds and local areas that help protect the Great Barrier Reef. These actions have been central in igniting curiosity and connecting students, teachers, their communities, and local environmental agencies to make positive changes for the marine environment. This fosters and promotes a culture of Reef stewardship.

The REEFlection task is designed to capture your story of connection to the Reef and what it means to you to be a Reef Guardian.

Subjects: Climate Change, Ecosystems and Habitats, Human uses on the Reef, Marine Debris, Reef Guardians, Water Quality

10-Minute Timed Swim Survey - Word version

Be a Marine Biologist for a Day - 10-minute timed swim survey - word version

Subjects: Ecosystems and Habitats, Human uses on the Reef, Reef Guardians
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REEF BEAT - Sea Country Series

Corresponding activity book with individual and class activities.

Subjects: First Nations Peoples, Reef Beat Series

REEF BEAT - Sea Country Series

Posters on a wide variety of topics, including connection to sea country, sustainable use of resources, traditional use, caring and protecting sea country, dance, trade, ceremonies, and cultural sites.

Subjects: First Nations Peoples, Reef Beat Series, Responsible Reef Practices

Eco-REEFlection Task

The Reef Guardian School REEFlection task was developed to commemorate the 20 year anniversary of the Reef Guardian School program. Since 2003, more than 300 schools have participated in environmental and sustainability projects and activities within their classrooms, their school grounds and local areas that help protect the Great Barrier Reef. These actions have been central in igniting curiosity and connecting students, teachers, their communities, and local environmental agencies to make positive changes for the marine environment. This fosters and promotes a culture of Reef stewardship.

The REEFlection task is designed to capture your story of connection to the Reef and what it means to you to be a Reef Guardian.

Subjects: Climate Change, Ecosystems and Habitats, Human uses on the Reef, Marine Debris, Reef Guardians, Water Quality

10-Minute Timed Swim Survey - Word version

Be a Marine Biologist for a Day - 10-minute timed swim survey - word version

Subjects: Ecosystems and Habitats, Human uses on the Reef, Reef Guardians

Teaching Resource Guide

This teaching resource guide has been designed around an inquiry-based model to assist with incorporating the 2024 Eco-challenge within the classroom. Students learn key STEAM and life skills through inquiry-based learning, and we hope this resource compliments your teaching. We have provided subject specific Australian curriculum codes (ACARA 9.0) and have provided ways to adapt this to international curriculum outcomes at the end of this document. We have also aligned this eco-challenge to 9 of the UN global sustainable development goals.

Subjects: Climate Change, Ecosystems and Habitats, Endangered Species, Human uses on the Reef, Reef Guardians

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