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		<title>2026 Ocean Events: Curriculum-Aligned Classroom Activities for the Whole Year</title>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/2026-ocean-events-curriculum-aligned-classroom-activities-for-the-whole-year/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-6497 size-large" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_8151-1024x949.jpg" alt="Early Years Ocean Incursions" width="625" height="579" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_8151-1024x949.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_8151-300x278.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_8151-768x712.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_8151-624x578.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_8151.jpg 1170w" sizes="(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Planning meaningful, engaging and curriculum-aligned learning about the ocean just got a whole lot easier!</p>
<p>At Ocean Life Education, we work with Early Years, Primary and Secondary Schools in South East Queensland, Australia to <strong>bring marine science, conservation and sustainability to life through hands-on, Australian Curriculum aligned incursions, excursions, and events.</strong></p>
<p>To help teachers plan ahead, we’ve created this <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/ocean-events/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2026 Ocean &amp; Environment Events Calendar</a> and matched key dates with simple, <strong>classroom-ready activity ideas you can use all year long</strong> &#8211; whether you’re teaching foundation or upper primary.</p>
<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/ocean-events/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-6370 size-medium" title="Ocean Events 2026" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Calendar-212x300.jpg" alt="Ocean Events Calendar 2026" width="212" height="300" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Calendar-212x300.jpg 212w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Calendar-724x1024.jpg 724w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Calendar-768x1086.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Calendar-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Calendar-624x883.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Calendar.jpg 1414w" sizes="(max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px" /></a>This guide is perfect for:</h4>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/2714.png" alt="✔" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Unit planning and inquiry units</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/2714.png" alt="✔" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Sustainability and science</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/2714.png" alt="✔" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Geography and HASS</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/2714.png" alt="✔" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> National events &amp; real-world connections</p>
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<h4>Why Teach Using Real-World and Local Events Helps:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Build relevance and student engagement</li>
<li>Support inquiry-based learning</li>
<li>Strengthen links to the Australian Curriculum</li>
<li>Create natural opportunities for cross-curricular projects</li>
<li>Connect classroom learning to real conservation issues</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>And furthermore &#8211; they work brilliantly alongside an <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ocean Life Education incursion, excursion or event</a>.</strong></p>
<h4>Term-by-Term Classroom Activity Ideas</h4>
<h4><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f422.png" alt="🐢" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Term 1: January – March</strong></h4>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/20-teaching-activities-for-seaweek/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-6477 size-full alignright" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Seaweek-Australia2w-300x235-1.jpg" alt="Seaweek Australia" width="300" height="235" /></a></strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Key Events:</strong></p>
<p>World Wetlands Day (Feb 2)</p>
<p>World Whale Day (Feb 15)</p>
<p>SeaWeek (Feb 28 &#8211; Mar 8)</p>
<p>Clean Up Australia Day (Mar 1)</p>
<p>World Wildlife Day (Mar 3)</p>
<p>Earth Hour (Mar 28)</p>
<p><strong>Classroom Ideas:</strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f9ca.png" alt="🧊" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Foundation – Year 2</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Sort pictures into land, wetland and <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/marine-habitats/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ocean habitats</a> (check out our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnxlnbcEKWc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ocean Habitats video here)</a> explaining that w<span style="font-size: 1rem;">etlands aren’t the ocean, but some wetlands are where the land and ocean meet. They’re like nature’s in-between zone.</span></li>
<li>Read popular ocean-themed books like:</li>
</ul>
<p><strong data-start="71" data-end="108">Big Blue Whale – Nicola Davies</strong><br data-start="108" data-end="111" />An illustrated non-fiction book that introduces children to the <strong data-start="186" data-end="200">blue whale</strong>, the largest animal on Earth, explaining its size, habitat, and how it survives in the ocean. <em>Great for introducing marine animals and basic facts.</em></p>
<p><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f30f.png" alt="🌏" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Years 3–6</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-6312" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Great-Barrier-Reef-1-1.jpg" alt="Great Barrier Reef for Schools" width="1161" height="871" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Great-Barrier-Reef-1-1.jpg 1161w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Great-Barrier-Reef-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Great-Barrier-Reef-1-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Great-Barrier-Reef-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Great-Barrier-Reef-1-1-624x468.jpg 624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1161px) 100vw, 1161px" />Discuss how students can help clean up the <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/great-barrier-reef-marine-habitats-primary-teachers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Great Barrier Reef Habitats</a>  and how everyone can make a difference using our <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/primary-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Human Impact Resources/ Activities</a>. Why not organise a school clean-up audit and graph the results.</li>
<li>Investigate where our water comes from and where it goes</li>
<li>Create a “Save Our Seas” poster campaign</li>
<li>Read popular ocean-themed books like:</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong data-start="296" data-end="330"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-6494 alignleft" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/brilliant-deep.jpg" alt="The Brilliant Deep" width="239" height="211" />Ocean Speaks – Jess Keating. Ages 6–10 (Primary)</strong><br data-start="330" data-end="333" />A picture-book biography about <strong data-start="364" data-end="379">Marie Tharp</strong>, the scientist who helped map the ocean floor, showing how curiosity and persistence can lead to major scientific discoveries. <em>Works well for units on science, scientists, and inquiry.</em></p>
<p><strong data-start="508" data-end="548">The Brilliant Deep – Kate Messner. Ages 7–12 (Upper Primary)</strong><br data-start="548" data-end="551" />The inspiring true story of how one person’s idea helped start <strong data-start="614" data-end="640">coral reef restoration.</strong> <em>Ideal for learning about reefs ecosystems, human impact, and conservation.</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Incursion &amp; Excursion link:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/primary-programs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Marine habitats, animal adaptations, food chains, and human impact</a></p>
<h4><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f427.png" alt="🐧" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Term 2: April – June</strong></h4>
<p><strong>Key Events:</strong></p>
<p>Earth Day (April 22)</p>
<p>World Turtle Day (May 23)</p>
<p>World Dugong Day (May 28)</p>
<p>World Environment Day (June 5)</p>
<p>World Ocean Day (June 8)</p>
<p>World Sea Turtle Day (June 16)</p>
<p><strong>Classroom Ideas:</strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f3a8.png" alt="🎨" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Early Years</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Build a mini reef or ocean diorama</li>
<li>Sort rubbish into recycle / landfill / compost</li>
<li><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/early-learning-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paint or collage your favourite ocean animal</a></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/primary-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-6196 size-medium" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Turtle-Life-Cycle-FINAL-WEB_page-0001-300x225.jpg" alt="Turtle Life Cycle" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Turtle-Life-Cycle-FINAL-WEB_page-0001-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Turtle-Life-Cycle-FINAL-WEB_page-0001-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Turtle-Life-Cycle-FINAL-WEB_page-0001-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Turtle-Life-Cycle-FINAL-WEB_page-0001-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Turtle-Life-Cycle-FINAL-WEB_page-0001-624x468.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Turtle-Life-Cycle-FINAL-WEB_page-0001.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f52c.png" alt="🔬" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Primary</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Create a <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Turtle-Life-Cycle.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">turtle lifecycle</a> infographic</li>
<li>Compare turtles, dugongs and <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/humpback-whale-adaptations-fun-learning-activities-for-schools/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">whales: adaptations</a> &amp; threats</li>
<li>Write persuasive letters about protecting ocean animals</li>
<li>Design a marine park with rules and zones &#8211; based on the <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/great-barrier-reef-marine-habitats-primary-teachers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Great Barrier Reef</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Incursion link:</strong></p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/primary-programs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australian marine animals, classification, life cycles, conservation</a></p>
<h4><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f988.png" alt="🦈" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Term 3: July – September</strong></h4>
<p><strong>Key Events:</strong></p>
<p>Plastic Free July</p>
<p>Shark Awareness Day (July 14)</p>
<p>Coral Reef Awareness Week (July 20–26)</p>
<p>World Mangrove Day (July 26)</p>
<p>National Science Week (Aug 15–23)</p>
<p>World Whale Shark Day (Aug 30)</p>
<p>Biodiversity Month (September)</p>
<p>World Clean Up Day (Sept 20)</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Classroom Ideas:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/primary-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-6201 size-medium" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Plastic-Diary-300x225.png" alt="Plastic Diary" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Plastic-Diary-300x225.png 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Plastic-Diary-768x576.png 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Plastic-Diary-624x468.png 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Plastic-Diary.png 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/267b.png" alt="♻" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Whole School</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Run a plastic-free lunch challenge</li>
<li>Audit classroom waste and design reduction strategies</li>
<li>Check out our <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/primary-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Human Impact Activities here</a></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1fab8.png" alt="🪸" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Science Focus</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Investigate <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/great-barrier-reef-marine-habitats-primary-teachers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">coral reefs</a>, <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/marine-habitats/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mangroves</a> and food webs</li>
<li>Model <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/teaching-human-impact-on-marine-habitats/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">human impacts on ecosystems</a></li>
<li>Create a <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/tag/ocean-biodiversity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">biodiversity</a> wall showing Australian marine species</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Incursion link:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/primary-programs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Ecosystems, food chains, biodiversity, reef health, pollution</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h4><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f419.png" alt="🐙" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Term 4: October – December</strong></h4>
<p><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-6298 size-medium alignright" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Untitled-design-27-300x150.jpg" alt="Coastcare Week" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Untitled-design-27-300x150.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Untitled-design-27-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Untitled-design-27-768x384.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Untitled-design-27-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Untitled-design-27-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Untitled-design-27-624x312.jpg 624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></p>
<p><strong>Key Events:</strong></p>
<p>World Teachers’ Day (Oct 5)</p>
<p>World Octopus Day (Oct 8)</p>
<p>World Jellyfish Day (Nov 3)</p>
<p>National Recycling Week (Nov 9–15)</p>
<p>World Fisheries Day (Nov 21)</p>
<p>Coastcare Week (Dec)</p>
<p><strong>Classroom Ideas:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/shark-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-5925 size-medium" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Figure-16-9-e1636055645444-735x489-1-300x200.jpg" alt="Shark resources" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Figure-16-9-e1636055645444-735x489-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Figure-16-9-e1636055645444-735x489-1-624x415.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Figure-16-9-e1636055645444-735x489-1.jpg 735w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f4ca.png" alt="📊" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Years 3–6</strong></em></p>
<ul>
<li>Explore sustainable fishing vs overfishing</li>
<li>Create infographics about sea jellies, <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/shark-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sharks</a> or octopus</li>
<li>Design a future ocean with healthy ecosystems</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Incursion/ excursion link:</strong></p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Sustainability, <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/primary-programs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">human impact, adaptations</a>, <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/how-to-become-a-marine-biologist-in-queensland/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">marine careers</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h4>How Ocean Life Education Supports These Units</h4>
<p>Our Early Years &amp; Primary incursions are:</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/2714.png" alt="✔" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Australian Curriculum aligned</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/2714.png" alt="✔" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Hands-on and inquiry-based</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/2714.png" alt="✔" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Tailored for the year level and your needs</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/2714.png" alt="✔" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Linked to Science, Geography, HASS and Sustainability priorities</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/2714.png" alt="✔" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Designed to build real-world environmental understanding</p>
<h4>We bring:</h4>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f422.png" alt="🐢" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Live marine animals</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f988.png" alt="🦈" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Interactive displays and artefacts</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f30f.png" alt="🌏" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Engaging conservation stories</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f9e0.png" alt="🧠" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Age-appropriate scientific concepts</p>
<h4>Planning Tip for Teachers</h4>
<p>When planning your yearly overview:</p>
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<li>Pick 1–2 key environmental dates per term</li>
<li>Build your Science or Inquiry unit around them</li>
<li><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/contact-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Book your incursion/ excursion or event</a> as the unit launch or culminating experience</li>
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<h4>Ready to Bring the Ocean into Your Classroom?</h4>
<p>Ocean Life Education works with schools across Australia to deliver unforgettable, curriculum-aligned marine education experiences.</p>
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<p data-start="366" data-end="653">Our curriculum-aligned sessions are delivered in schools, at events, and in the field, and are tailored to each group. Using real marine animals and interactive activities, we build curiosity, deepen understanding, and inspire students to care for and protect our oceans into the future.</p>
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<h4><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f4da.png" alt="📚" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Recommended Resources &amp; Useful Links</span></h4>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><a style="color: #000000;" href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/primary-programs/">Primary Incursions &amp; Excursions</a></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><a style="color: #000000;" href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/primary-resources/">Primary Resources &amp; Activities</a></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><a style="color: #000000;" href="https://www.weareteachers.com/ocean-activities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">34 Easy Ocean Crafts and Learning Activities for Kids – We Are Teachers</a></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><a style="color: #000000;" href="https://www.msc.org/en-au/for-teachers/ocean-literacy/saltwater-schools-ocean-lesson-plans-Australia?sf_cntrl_id=ctl00%24contentplaceholderContent%24C121" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Saltwater Schools &#8211; Ocean Lesson Plans Australia: Marine Stewardship Council</a></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">We hoped you enjoyed reading our blog: 2026 Ocean Events: Curriculum-Aligned Classroom Activities for the Whole Year</span></p>
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