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ASISTM School Activity Program Resources
This material has been developed by the National Marine Science Centre as a part of the Australian School Innovation, Science, Technology and Mathematics Project funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations as a part of the Boosting Innovation, Science, Technology and Mathematics Teaching (BISTMT) Programme.
Years 9-12
The National Marine Science Centre School Activity Program Field and Laboratory Resource Book provides a number of activities focusing on specific aspects of the marine environment. Activities are targeted for students in years 9-12 (Stage 5/6).
National Marine Science Centre School Activity Program Field and Laboratory Activity Resource Book
Years 7-10
Field and laboratory activities provide students with a ‘hands-on’ interactive learning experience in specific aspects of the marine environment. These activities have been closely aligned with the Stage 4 and 5 NSW Board of Studies Syllabus Outcomes as indicated in the activity outlines.
Field Activities
Field Study: Rocky Shores
1. Activity Outline
2. Rocky Shore Activity Booklet
3. Rocky Shore Field Study Follow up Exercise
Field Study: Mangrove Ecosystems
1. Activity Outline
2. Mangrove Ecosystems Activity Booklet
3. Mangrove Ecosystem Field Study Follow up Exercise
Field Study: Sea Birds of Our Coast
1. Activity Outline
2. Sea and Shore Birds of Our Coast Activity Booklet
3. Sea and Shore Birds Field Study Follow up Exercise
Field Study: Sandy Shores
1. Activity Outline
2. Sandy Shores Activity Booklet
3. Sandy Shores Field Study Follow up Exercise
Laboratory Activity
Marine Taxonomy
1. Activity Outline
2. Lab Practical: Marine Taxonomy
* The following people contributed to the development of this material: Mitchell Green, Prof. Alistair Mcilgorm, Dr. Wilhelmina Van Rooy, Steve Dalton, Annette Harrison and Anna Scott.
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