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Marine and Fisheries Education Kit
Into the Blue Marine and Fisheries Education Kit
Fisheries of RDPIFR (Department of Regional Development, Primary Industry, Fisheries and Resources) have produced an educational package focusing on the marine environment. The aim of this kit is to increase students understanding of marine habitats and the responsibility that everyone shares in ensuring that it remains in good health.
Other Resources
More marine education resources for teachers and kids can be found on the Marine Education Society of Australasia (MESA) website at www.mesa.edu.au
Fisheries Group
Department of Regional Development, Primary Industry, Fisheries and Resources
GPO Box 3000
DARWIN NT 0801
Telephone: +61 8 8999 2144
Facsimile: +61 8 8999 2065
Other Resources
More marine education resources for teachers and kids can be found on the Marine Education Society of Australasia (MESA) website at www.mesa.edu.au
Module 1 (for early childhood learners, Band 1)
This uses "The Eagle and the Gull" Dreamtime story from the Bardi people of North Western Australia. The story illustrates the influence people can have upon natural resources when used unwisely.
Download (pdf unless specified otherwise)
Eagle and the Gull Dreamtime story text (56 Kb)
Eagle and the Gull poster (jpg image, 422 Kb)
Teacher materials, activities (368 Kb)
Module 2 (for middle primary learners, Band 2)
This uses the book The "Treacherous Travels of Tasman Turtle" by Simon McLean. The story follows Tasman's travels through the ocean and the challenges he has to overcome along the way.
Note: The book referred to in Module 2 is currently out of print and may not be available in all stores at present but is to be re-released in the future. Another good book that is available in most stores is "Turtle song" written by Alan Brown.
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Teacher materials, activities (811 Kb)
Module 3 (for upper primary learners, Band 3)
This uses the book "Blueback" by Tim Winton. The story centres around the life of the character Abel, from his childhood in a small fishing village to his life as a marine biologist. A reference for the code is provided in the resource list at the end of this module and is available on the Victorian Fisheries website.
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Teacher materials, activities (730 Kb)Additional Marine Education Posters & Pamphlets (from the Environment Australia website)