Coastcare Victoria Schools Kit Professional Learning - Melbourne

1. Event starts 4 pm sharp.
2. Afternoon tea will be provided. Please send an email to nicole.mason@education.vic.gov.au if you have dietary requirements.
3. Preview the Schools Kit here: Coastcare Schools Kit
4. The Coastcare Schools Kit is an online education resource that aims to engage young people in caring for marine and coastal environments. The Schools Kit consists of a collection of video clips with simple, easy to follow lesson plans. Lesson plans include engaging activities including quizzes, games, videos, and investigation worksheets. The Schools Kit is aimed for Years 5-8. It is a flexible resource that is adaptable to younger or older audiences.
5. The aim of this professional learning session is to unpack Lessons 6 -7, and for you to 'be the student' and emerse yourself in some of the activities in the Kit.
6. This video is from Lesson 5 - Action and Innovation: Litter Stopper. This showcases a beach clean-up with a purpose, and how citizen science has lead to stopping litter at the source.

Topics covered in the Schools Kit.

Lesson 1 - Sanctuaries and Sea Creatures

Take your students on a dive to view sea life at Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary (Port Phillip Bay).

Lesson 2 - Seaweed Solution and Sustainable Solutions

Learn with scientists and First Nations people about the importance of Australian Seaweed.

Lesson 3 - Ecosystems and Edible Urchins

From pest to plate, learn about the growing sustainable seafood scene in Australia. As a classroom see how your seafood choices can help or hinder the balance of the ocean ecosystem.

Lesson 4 - Volunteering for Threatened Flora

Become a botanical illustrator for the day by mixing art and science. This lesson will put a creative spin on learning your native species.

Lesson 5 - Action and Innovation: Litter Stopper

Become a class of citizen scientists and protect our coastline!