Worksheet
Curated OER

Life Has A History

For Students 6th - 9th
In this biology worksheet, students identify and match various classes of species found today. Then they explain why biodiversity exists today on earth and define evolution. Students also describe who a paleontologist is and what they do.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sea Connections

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students, after locating different marine habitats on a globe, play a card game about ecosystems, food webs and organisms.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Science Quiz: Earth Quiz

For Students 5th - 10th
For this earth science quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 short answer and true or false questions regarding earth science topics.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Outta Gas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore practical problems that are related to scuba diving.  For this oxygen lesson students complete a lab activity. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Let's Get Specific

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore how different species thrive.  In this speciation lesson students research and complete a lab activity.
Handout
Wonderville Media

Wonderville: The Great Barrier Reef

For Students 2nd - 7th
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It is the world's largest coral reef system. The reef is made up of millions and millions of a tiny organism called coral. It is a place where millions of plants...
Article
Other

No, the Great Barrier Reef Is Not Dead, but It Is Very, Very Sick

For Students 9th - 10th
There are conflicting reports floating around about the health of the Great Barrier Reef. This is the newest report referring to the condition as being like a person on life support.
Website
Other

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority: Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Your connection to everything related to the Great Barrier Reef. Read the latest news and updates, such as media releases and letters to the editor. View maps that show fishing and boating, tourist spots, and the reef itself.
Interactive
Other

David Attenborough's Great Barrier Reef

For Students 9th - 10th
Dive into the depths of the Great Barrier Reef and explore the largest living thing on Earth off of the coast of Australia. Virtually take an expedition to study the massive ecosystem and discover the efforts being made to protect it.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Snorkeling Great Barrier Reef: Subtraction

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Take a tour of the Great Barrier Reef with Tim and help him out with all his subtraction!
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Great Barrier Reef: Multiplication and Division

For Students 5th - 6th
Go turtle diving with Wendy in the Great Barrier Reef and learn all about multiplication and subtraction!
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Great Barrier Reef

For Teachers 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares information about the The Great Barrier ReefThis passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
Graphic
Google

Google Maps: Great Barrier Reef, Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
With these vibrant and stunning photos, you don't have to be a scuba diver-or even know how to swim-to explore and experience the Great Barrier Reef.
Handout
Australian Museum

Great Barrier Reef

For Students 9th - 10th
A short description of the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. Included are pictures and a map. Learn what makes up a coral reef and the two different types.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Great Barrier Reef: Subtraction

For Students 4th - 6th
Lana lives near the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Help her count the animals in and around the reef.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Snorkeling Great Barrier Reef: Number: Count to 20 and Comparison

For Students K - 1st Standards
Go snorkeling with Bill in the Great Barrier Reef and help him with some numbers in the sea!
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Great Barrier Reef: Shapes: 3 D Objects & Position

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Join Mel and Alba and find out more about 3D shapes and the position of objects.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Great Barrier Reef: Time

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
Nina is camping on the beach. Can you help her decide what time it is?
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Great Barrier Reef: Subtraction

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
Aiden is spending the day at the beach. Want to join him?
Graphic
Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Beyond the Reef: Plankton

For Students 9th - 10th
The Australian Museum explores the many different types of plankton in the Great Barrier Reef and the surrounding Bluewater Zone. Learn information on phytoplankton, zooplankton, holoplankton, and meroplankton.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Coral Reef Goes Digital

For Students 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about sensors placed in Australia's Great Barrier Reef to record changes in the ocean. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Fish Swimming on the Great Barrier Reef

For Students 9th - 10th
A close up photo of a fish swimming on the magnificent Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Coral Reef Connections

For Students 9th - 10th
Dive in and explore what makes this beautiful world so fragile. In this Web feature, from the PBS series "Evolution," discover how coevolution has shaped the ecological relationships among reef creatures.
Activity
PBS

Nova Teachers: Treasures of the Great Barrier Reef: Classroom Activity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity involves having students classify nine fish according to various physical characteristics. They can also develop a key to identify the fish.