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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Book Shark Incursions in Brisbane with Ocean Life Education. Hands-on marine programs for Early Years and Primary schools, aligned with the curriculum.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/shark-incursions-brisbane/">Shark Incursions Brisbane</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au">Ocean Life Education</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-6596" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/slider2.jpg" alt="Shark Incursions Brisbane" width="1024" height="550" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/slider2.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/slider2-300x161.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/slider2-768x413.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/slider2-624x335.jpg 624w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>
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<p>Looking for topical <strong>Shark Incursions in Brisbane</strong> that are hands-on, curriculum-aligned and unforgettable?</p>
<p>Ocean Life Education delivers engaging marine education programs to <strong>Brisbane Early Learning Centres and Primary Schools</strong>,<strong> bringing live sharks</strong> and other marine animals, shark artefacts and ocean science directly into your classroom.</p>
<p>It’s not just a visit. It’s a deep dive into understanding the local ocean &#8211; and why sharks matter more than most people realise.</p>
<h4>Why Book a Shark Incursion for Your Brisbane School?</h4>
<p>When schools search for <strong>marine education incursions in Brisbane</strong>, they’re looking for programs that 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;" /> Aligned with the Australian Curriculum &amp; EYLF<br />
<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;" /> Age-appropriate for Early Years and Primary<br />
<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;" /> Science-based and engaging<br />
<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;" /> Memorable and interactive<br />
<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;" /> Delivered by qualified marine educators</p>
<p>Ocean Life Education’s <strong>Shark Incursion Brisbane programs</strong> tick every box &#8211; while also building environmental awareness and critical thinking skills. <strong>And what&#8217;s more, kids get to meet a real live shark!</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/contact-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Book an Incursion Now</a></p>
<h4>Why Sharks Are Crucial to Ecosystems (And Why Kids Need to Know)</h4>
<h4><img decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-6601" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Reef-sharks-swimming-with-other-fish-amongst-the-coral-1068x601-1-300x169.jpg" alt="Reef-sharks-swimming-with-other-fish-amongst-the-coral" width="400" height="225" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Reef-sharks-swimming-with-other-fish-amongst-the-coral-1068x601-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Reef-sharks-swimming-with-other-fish-amongst-the-coral-1068x601-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Reef-sharks-swimming-with-other-fish-amongst-the-coral-1068x601-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Reef-sharks-swimming-with-other-fish-amongst-the-coral-1068x601-1-624x351.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Reef-sharks-swimming-with-other-fish-amongst-the-coral-1068x601-1.jpg 1068w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></h4>
<p>Sharks are apex predators &#8211; which means they sit at the top of the food chain. Their role is essential for:</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;" /> Maintaining balance in marine food webs</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;" /> Preventing overpopulation of mid-level species</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;" /> Protecting coral reefs and seagrass beds</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;" /> Supporting biodiversity across the ocean</p>
<h4>When shark populations decline, entire <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/sharks-role-in-ocean-ecosystems/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ecosystems</a> can suffer.</h4>
<p>Teaching students about sharks helps replace fear with understanding &#8211; and empowers them to see how healthy oceans connect directly to healthy communities, climate stability and even the seafood industries we rely on.</p>
<p>Education builds future ocean stewards.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/sharks-role-in-ocean-ecosystems/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read more about shark&#8217;s role in ecosystems.</a></p>
<h4>Early Years Shark Incursions (EYLF Aligned) <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f420.png" alt="🐠" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></h4>
<p>For Brisbane Kindergartens and Early Learning Centres, our shark incursions focus on sensory exploration, curiosity and foundational science concepts.</p>
<p><strong>Students explore:</strong></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;" /> Marine habitats</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;" />Animal features and adaptations</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;" /> Simple food chains</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;" /> Respect for living creatures</p>
<p>Live animal interaction and observation of a real shark, as well as tactile experiences help young learners connect emotionally with marine life &#8211; an important step in developing environmental empathy.</p>
<h4><img decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6609" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Shark-Jaw_edited-square-300x300.jpg" alt="shark incursions" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Shark-Jaw_edited-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Shark-Jaw_edited-square-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Shark-Jaw_edited-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Shark-Jaw_edited-square-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Shark-Jaw_edited-square-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Shark-Jaw_edited-square-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Shark-Jaw_edited-square-624x624.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Shark-Jaw_edited-square-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Shark-Jaw_edited-square-50x50.jpg 50w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Suggested Follow-Up Activities (EY):</h4>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f41a.png" alt="🐚" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Marine sensory tubs with shells and ocean textures</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f4d6.png" alt="📖" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Shark storytelling and movement play</p>
<p><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;" /> Paint and label “parts of a shark”</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f30a.png" alt="🌊" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Habitat matching games – focusing on local habitat, such as the Brisbane River, The Great Barrier Reef, or The Sunshine Coast coastal region.</p>
<p><em>These all align perfectly with EYLF Outcomes.</em></p>
<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/shark-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See our SHARK RESOURCES</a></h4>
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<h4>Primary School Shark Incursions Brisbane <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;" /></h4>
<p>For Primary students across Brisbane and South East Queensland, programs go deeper into marine science and ecosystems.</p>
<p><strong>Students investigate:</strong></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;" /> Shark biology and adaptations</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;" /> Predator-prey relationships</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;" /> Food webs and ecosystem balance</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;" /> Human impact and conservation</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;" /> Shark myths vs facts</p>
<p>Observing a real shark and real shark jaws and artefacts create a powerful learning moment that students remember long after the session ends.</p>
<h4>Suggested Follow-Up Activities (Primary):</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5925" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Figure-16-9-e1636055645444-735x489-1-300x200.jpg" alt="" 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" /><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;" /> <strong>Build a Marine Food Web</strong><br />
Students create a visual web showing sharks at the top and explore what happens if they’re removed. This can focus around local species, such as turtles and local types of fish.</p>
<p><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;" /> <strong>Shark Species Research Task</strong><br />
Compare different shark species, habitats and conservation status. Look at what different shark species live in local rivers and off the coast of Queensland and the human impact on them.</p>
<p><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;" /> <strong>Ocean Conservation Campaign Posters</strong><br />
Encourage persuasive writing and sustainability awareness using local issues such as the Nets Out Now Campaign or considering shark bite incidents that have affected Australia recently, such as in Sydney.</p>
<p><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;" /> <strong>Adaptation Investigation Stations</strong><br />
Match shark features (teeth, fins, gills) to survival functions.</p>
<p>These activities support Australian Curriculum Science strands including Biological Sciences and Sustainability cross-curriculum priorities.</p>
<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/shark-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See our SHARK RESOURCES</a></h4>
<h4><strong>Shark Education in Brisbane: Why It Matters</strong></h4>
<p>Brisbane is a coastal city. Many students regularly visit beaches across South East Queensland and sharks inhabit our local waterways and coastline. Sharks are a very topical and living case study for Brisbane children, which assists in bringing learning to life.</p>
<p><strong>Understanding sharks through education:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Reduces fear and misinformation</li>
<li>Promotes safer ocean behaviour</li>
<li>Builds marine science literacy</li>
<li>Encourages environmental responsibility</li>
</ul>
<p>When children learn that sharks help protect reefs, regulate ecosystems and maintain ocean health, they begin to see the ocean as an interconnected system &#8211; not just a place to swim.</p>
<p>That shift in thinking is powerful.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/a-summer-of-tragedy-why-ocean-education-matters-more-than-ever/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read our blog: Why (Shark) Ocean Education Matters More than Ever.</a></p>
<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/contact-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Book a Shark Incursion in Brisbane</a></h4>
<p>Ocean Life Education has delivered thousands of marine education sessions across Brisbane and Queensland.</p>
<p>Bring the ocean to your classroom &#8211; and inspire the next generation of ocean guardians.</p>
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<p data-start="2996" data-end="3166">Thank you for reading: Shark Incursions Brisbane</p>
<p data-start="2996" data-end="3166"><strong>Author: Hayey Gee</strong></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/shark-incursions-brisbane/">Shark Incursions Brisbane</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au">Ocean Life Education</a>.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 1rem;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5651 " src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/turtle-and-fish-300x201.jpg" alt="Open Ocean Habitat" width="375" height="251" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/turtle-and-fish-300x201.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/turtle-and-fish-624x419.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/turtle-and-fish.jpg 638w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px" /></span></p>
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<h4>Ocean Life Education&#8217;s Habitats Program</h4>
<p>Ocean Life Education’s <em>Habitats &#8211; Physical Conditions</em> program elevates Year 6 students&#8217; understanding of habitats by focusing on marine environments. Students will explore the specific physical conditions required for marine animals to survive and thrive. They will learn how changes to these conditions can negatively affect marine life, leading to poor health or even death. The program encourages discussions on strategies to prevent these harmful impacts in the future.</p>
<p>During our Habitats incursions, students will delve into a diverse range of physical conditions, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Temperature</li>
<li>Salinity</li>
<li>Light</li>
<li>Nutrients</li>
<li>Current flow</li>
<li>Waves</li>
<li>Turbidity</li>
<li>Depth</li>
</ul>
<div id="attachment_5652" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5652" class="wp-image-5652 size-medium" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Great-Barrier-Reef--300x163.jpg" alt="Coral Habitat" width="300" height="163" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Great-Barrier-Reef--300x163.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Great-Barrier-Reef--1024x557.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Great-Barrier-Reef--768x418.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Great-Barrier-Reef--624x340.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Great-Barrier-Reef--1536x836.jpg 1536w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Great-Barrier-Reef-.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p id="caption-attachment-5652" class="wp-caption-text">The Great Barrier Reef</p></div>
<h4 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Habitats Case Study: The Great Barrier Reef, Queensland</strong></h4>
<p>Our focus will be on Queensland’s coral reef habitat, particularly the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest fringing reef, located right at our doorstep. As one of the seven natural wonders of the world, it is essential to understand the physical conditions necessary for its survival so we can work to preserve it for the future.</p>
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<h4><strong>What is Coral?</strong></h4>
<div id="attachment_5653" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5653" class="wp-image-5653 size-medium" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/coral-polyps-300x118.jpg" alt="coral polyps" width="300" height="118" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/coral-polyps-300x118.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/coral-polyps-768x301.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/coral-polyps-624x244.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/coral-polyps.jpg 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p id="caption-attachment-5653" class="wp-caption-text">coral polyps</p></div>
<p>Though corals resemble plants on the ocean floor, they are actually marine animals related to jellyfish and sea anemones. Corals belong to the Cnidaria group, known for their stinging tentacles.</p>
<p>These invertebrates are colonial organisms, meaning many individuals live and grow connected in colonies. The Great Barrier Reef hosts around six hundred coral species which are made up of polyps, clear tube-like structures with stinging tentacles used for catching prey and defence.</p>
<h4><strong>Coral Reef Habitat – Necessities to Thrive</strong></h4>
<p><strong>Temperature</strong>: Corals thrive in warm tropical waters, ideally between 23–29°C.</p>
<p><strong>Salinity</strong>: They prefer salty conditions with salinity levels between 32–42 ppt.</p>
<p><strong>Light</strong>: Sunlight is crucial for coral survival, as symbiotic algae within them need to photosynthesize to produce food.</p>
<p><strong>Nutrients</strong>: Low nutrient levels are important to prevent smothering; calcium is essential for building coral skeletons.</p>
<p><strong>Current Flow</strong>: Currents bring food, calcium, and disperse sediment, aiding in photosynthesis and coral spawn distribution.</p>
<p><strong>Waves</strong>: Waves provide oxygen, food, and prevent sediment buildup on corals.</p>
<p><strong>Turbidity</strong>: Low turbidity ensures sunlight penetration, crucial for coral survival.</p>
<p><strong>Depth</strong>: Corals thrive in shallow waters, up to 70 meters, but prefer depths between the surface and 30 meters for optimal sunlight.</p>
<h4><strong>Human Impact</strong></h4>
<div id="attachment_5654" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5654" class="wp-image-5654 size-medium" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/gettyimages-1204403352_custom-007ed68ee59b95360a75ef4dc8417b9f6692fb4b-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/gettyimages-1204403352_custom-007ed68ee59b95360a75ef4dc8417b9f6692fb4b-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/gettyimages-1204403352_custom-007ed68ee59b95360a75ef4dc8417b9f6692fb4b-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/gettyimages-1204403352_custom-007ed68ee59b95360a75ef4dc8417b9f6692fb4b-768x510.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/gettyimages-1204403352_custom-007ed68ee59b95360a75ef4dc8417b9f6692fb4b-624x414.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/gettyimages-1204403352_custom-007ed68ee59b95360a75ef4dc8417b9f6692fb4b.jpg 1100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p id="caption-attachment-5654" class="wp-caption-text">Coral Bleaching</p></div>
<p>Students will explore how human activities have altered the reef&#8217;s physical habitat and its effects on marine life. They will also discuss strategies to minimize negative impacts on the reef now and in the future.</p>
<h4><strong>Coral Bleaching</strong></h4>
<p>Climate change has raised water temperatures, especially in the northern Great Barrier Reef, surpassing 29°C and causing coral bleaching. Discussions will cover human actions like carbon pollution from cars and factories that accelerate climate change. Students will learn about coral bleaching, its causes, and potential prevention measures.</p>
<h4><strong>Land Clearing</strong></h4>
<p>The removal of trees and vegetation near coastal and river areas increases soil erosion, leading to sediment washing into oceans. This sediment smothers and kills coral. Students will investigate the effects of land clearing on marine environments.</p>
<h4><strong>Extension to Human Impact on the Ocean</strong></h4>
<p>Other human activities like plastic pollution and the use of shark nets and baited drum lines for shark control will be discussed. Students will learn about plastic&#8217;s harmful effects on marine life, particularly sea turtles.</p>
<p>The use of shark nets and drum lines since 1962, which results in unnecessary harm to marine animals, will be debated. The discussion will focus on modern, more effective technologies for protecting humans and marine life at beaches.</p>
<h4><strong>Ocean Life Education Habitats – 3 Minute Video<a href="https://youtu.be/OnxlnbcEKWc?list=PLSS0l84UnlzkNc1BCdKoRIOLPSvuGwOv-" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5655 alignleft" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/3-300x200.jpg" alt="Habitats Short Video" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/3-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/3-624x416.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/3.jpg 755w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> </strong></h4>
<p>In this <a href="https://youtu.be/OnxlnbcEKWc?list=PLSS0l84UnlzkNc1BCdKoRIOLPSvuGwOv-" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>short film</strong></a>, Ocean Life Education’s Director of Education, Richard Coward, highlights key Habitats learning points using our marine animals as examples. It’s a great precursor to an incursion, which can be watched with students as a quick taster and talking point in advance of our visit.</p>
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<h4><strong>A Note About Year 6 Curriculum Science</strong></h4>
<p>This incursion aligns with the Australian Curriculum content description ‘Science Understanding’ under the sub strand of ‘<a href="https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/science/?year=12006&amp;strand=Science+Understanding&amp;strand=Science+as+a+Human+Endeavour&amp;strand=Science+Inquiry+Skills&amp;capability=ignore&amp;capability=Literacy&amp;capability=Numeracy&amp;capability=Information+and+Communication+Technology+%28ICT%29+Capability&amp;capability=Critical+and+Creative+Thinking&amp;capability=Personal+and+Social+Capability&amp;capability=Ethical+Understanding&amp;capability=Intercultural+Understanding&amp;priority=ignore&amp;priority=Aboriginal+and+Torres+Strait+Islander+Histories+and+Cultures&amp;priority=Asia+and+Australia%E2%80%99s+Engagement+with+Asia&amp;priority=Sustainability&amp;elaborations=true&amp;elaborations=false&amp;scotterms=false&amp;isFirstPageLoad=false" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><u>Biological Science’ for year 6’…</u></strong></a></p>
<p><em>The growth and survival of living things are affected by physical conditions of their environment. </em></p>
<p><strong>Creating Ocean Advocates<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5547 alignright" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1487066664684.jpg-revealed__ireland_s_most_romantic_spots_to_visit_this_valentines_day-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1487066664684.jpg-revealed__ireland_s_most_romantic_spots_to_visit_this_valentines_day-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1487066664684.jpg-revealed__ireland_s_most_romantic_spots_to_visit_this_valentines_day-624x414.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1487066664684.jpg-revealed__ireland_s_most_romantic_spots_to_visit_this_valentines_day.jpg 640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></p>
<p>At Ocean Life Education, we believe people protect what they know and love. Our mission is to inspire a deep connection to the ocean in children through engaging science incursions. By creating hands-on, memorable experiences, we aim to spark a lifelong passion for marine conservation and the ocean&#8217;s wonders.</p>
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<h4><strong>Useful links</strong></h4>
<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/marine-habitats/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Overview of Marine Habitats</a></h4>
<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Habitats-fact-sheets.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Habitats Fact Sheets</a></h4>
<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/primary-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Other Primary Resources</a></h4>
<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/primary-programs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Our Primary Incursions</a></h4>
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<h4><strong>Recent Blogs</strong></h4>
<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/year-7-science-incursions-in-brisbane/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Year 7 – Habitats</a></h4>
<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/year-3-science-incursions-in-brisbane-and-surrounds/">Year 3 – Life Cycles</a></h4>
<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/year-1-science-incursions-in-brisbane/">Year 1 – Habitats</a></h4>
<h4><strong><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/primary-programs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Our Primary Incursions</a></strong></h4>
<h4>Here&#8217;s a <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/news/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">link to our other news</a></h4>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/year-6-science-incursions-in-brisbane/">Year 6 Science Incursions in Brisbane</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au">Ocean Life Education</a>.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 1rem;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5596 size-full" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Classification.png" alt="" width="681" height="481" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Classification.png 681w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Classification-300x212.png 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Classification-624x441.png 624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px" /></span></p>
<h4>Ocean Life Education&#8217;s Classification Program</h4>
<p>Ocean Life Education’s year 7 science incursions in Brisbane provide students with a solid foundation of a variety of ocean-focused <strong>themes in line with the Australian Curriculum</strong>. One of our most popular programs is <strong>Classification</strong>, which focuses on helping students organize their understanding of the world around them, enhancing critical thinking and observational skills.</p>
<h4><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-5616 size-medium alignright" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-2-300x213.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="213" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-2-300x213.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-2-1024x726.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-2-768x545.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-2-624x443.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-2-1536x1090.jpg 1536w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-2.jpg 1748w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></h4>
<p>During our Classification incursions, students will explore <strong>the grouping of living organisms</strong> based on their observed features, functions, and adaptations for survival. They will <strong>understand the reasons behind animal classification</strong> and discover both similarities and differences among various marine animals. Additionally, <strong>the importance of scientific communication </strong>will be emphasised, and<strong> students will engage in simple classification exercises</strong> of marine species <strong>using scientific conventions for naming species</strong>.</p>
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<h4>Simple Classification of our Marine Animals</h4>
<p><strong>We bring a fascinating and diverse range of live marine animals</strong> along to our science incursions, including <strong>a </strong><strong>baby shark, a freshwater turtle, a variety of sea stars, sea cucumbers and sea urchins</strong>. This enables us to look at a range of classifications first hand. For example, our echinoderms&#8230;</p>
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<h4><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5599 alignleft" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/sand-sea-star-300x288.jpeg" alt="Sand Sea Star" width="300" height="288" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/sand-sea-star-300x288.jpeg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/sand-sea-star-1024x982.jpeg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/sand-sea-star-768x736.jpeg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/sand-sea-star-624x598.jpeg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/sand-sea-star-1536x1473.jpeg 1536w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/sand-sea-star.jpeg 1947w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Echinoderms</strong></h4>
<p>Sea stars, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers are all classified as echinoderms &#8211; named for the spines or bumps covering the outer surface of the bodies (Greek root word <em>echino</em>&#8211; meaning <em>spiny</em>; Latin root word &#8211;<em>derm</em> meaning <em>skin</em>).</p>
<p>Children learn that echinoderms, despite their diverse appearances, share <strong>two key features</strong> that distinguish them from other animals:<strong> a water vascular system and five-sided radial symmetry</strong>. These characteristics are fundamental to their movement and body structure, <strong>highlighting the unique adaptations of this fascinating group</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>The water vascular system</strong> in echinoderms consists of canals filled with seawater that aid movement, feeding, nutrition, and respiration. Hydraulic pressure allows tube feet to extend and retract, enabling them to move around and interact with their environment.</p>
<p><strong>The pentamerous radial symmetry structure</strong> of echinoderms makes the body strong as a five-segment skeleton is stronger than a four- or six-sided one (because the line of weakness cannot run directly across the body).</p>
<p>Our sea stars, urchins and cucumbers offer a fitting example of all these characteristics and the children have fun while learning to classify them themselves. We also discuss how our shark and turtle may be classified but in less detail.</p>
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<h4><strong>Marine Classification &#8211; Table Activity <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5601 alignright" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Classification-table-2-300x225.png" alt="Classification Activity Table" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Classification-table-2-300x225.png 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Classification-table-2-768x576.png 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Classification-table-2-624x468.png 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Classification-table-2.png 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></h4>
<p>Here, students observe our live marine animals and then apply their learning to categorise animals themselves into a <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Classification-Table-Activity-2_watermark-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">table</a>. This is a great activity for year 7 science as students become scientists, drawing their own conclusions from the data and observations.</p>
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<h4>Marine Classification &#8211; 3 Minute Video</h4>
<p>In this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_z-T-2HnDE">short film</a>, Ocean Life Education’s Director of Education, Richard Coward, highlights key Classification learning points using our marine animals as examples and explains how animals are grouped according to the way their bodies look and function. It’s a great precursor to an incursion, which can be watched with students as a quick taster and talking point in advance of our visit.</p>
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<h4><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5602 alignleft" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20231018_093112-sq-300x300.jpg" alt="Primary Science Excursion" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20231018_093112-sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20231018_093112-sq-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20231018_093112-sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20231018_093112-sq-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20231018_093112-sq-624x624.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20231018_093112-sq-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20231018_093112-sq-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20231018_093112-sq-50x50.jpg 50w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20231018_093112-sq.jpg 1621w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Incursions in Brisbane &amp; Excursions to the Coast!</h4>
<p>While our science incursions in Brisbane are a fantastic way for us to bring the sea to students who might not get the opportunity to visit the coast, we also offer the option of experiencing Classification during an excursion to the coast. Our team meet the students at a designated spot, and we explore and research the environment together before returning to our live marine animals to put things into context.</p>
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<h4><strong>Classification for Younger Students</strong></h4>
<p>If you are also teaching younger students, another great way to prepare for our Classification science incursion is with our <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Classification-Activity-1-merged.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Classification Card Activity</a> in which student use classification cards to work out which headings different marine animals could be classified under.</p>
<h4><strong>A Note About Year 7 Curriculum Science</strong></h4>
<p>This incursion aligns with the Australian Curriculum content description ‘Science Understanding’ under the sub strand of ‘<a href="https://australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/science/?year=12007&amp;strand=Science+Understanding&amp;strand=Science+as+a+Human+Endeavour&amp;strand=Science+Inquiry+Skills" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Biological Science’ for year 7&#8217;&#8230;</a></p>
<p><em><strong>Investigate the role of classification in ordering and organising the diversity of life on Earth and use and develop classification tools.</strong></em></p>
<h4>Imprinting a Love of the Ocean: Cultivating Future Environmental Advocates <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5547 alignright" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1487066664684.jpg-revealed__ireland_s_most_romantic_spots_to_visit_this_valentines_day-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1487066664684.jpg-revealed__ireland_s_most_romantic_spots_to_visit_this_valentines_day-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1487066664684.jpg-revealed__ireland_s_most_romantic_spots_to_visit_this_valentines_day-624x414.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1487066664684.jpg-revealed__ireland_s_most_romantic_spots_to_visit_this_valentines_day.jpg 640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></h4>
<p>At Ocean Life Education, we believe that “you protect what you know and love.” Our mission is to instil a deep connection to the ocean in children, inspiring them to become passionate advocates for marine conservation.</p>
<p>Our dedicated team brings this vision to life through engaging science incursions that showcase the wonders of marine environments. We aim to create memorable experiences filled with hands-on learning and exploration. By sharing our enthusiasm and knowledge, we strive to spark a lifelong appreciation for the ocean in every child we reach.</p>
<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/primary-programs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more about year 7 science incursions in Brisbane.</a></h4>
<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/year-3-science-incursions-in-brisbane-and-surrounds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Year 3 &#8211; Life Cycles</a></h4>
<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/year-1-science-incursions-in-brisbane/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Year 1 &#8211; Habitats</a></h4>
<h4><strong><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/primary-programs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Our Primary Incursions</a></strong></h4>
<h4>Here&#8217;s a <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/news/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">link to our other news</a></h4>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>During this year 3 science incursion students will dive into the fascinating world of marine animals to uncover their unique life cycles.</p>
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<h4 class="entry-title"><strong>Ocean Life Education’s Life Cycle Program </strong></h4>
<p>During Ocean Life Education&#8217;s exciting “Life Cycles – The Birth and Growth of Animals” incursion students will dive into the fascinating world of marine animals to uncover the unique life cycles of various sea creatures. By interacting with a diverse array of marine life, they gain insights into reproduction, birth, and growth stages across different species and experience first-hand differences that exist between living and non-living things. This incursion highlights examples from iconic local marine animals, focusing on sharks, whales and turtles to ensure it is relevant to local students. <strong>Keep reading to find out more about our Year 3 Science Incursions in Brisbane.</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/primary-programs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Link to Primary Programs</a></p>
<h4><strong>Exploring Marine Reproduction <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5543 alignright" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Urchin-Life-Cycle-Diagram-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Urchin-Life-Cycle-Diagram-300x225.png 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Urchin-Life-Cycle-Diagram-768x576.png 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Urchin-Life-Cycle-Diagram-624x468.png 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Urchin-Life-Cycle-Diagram.png 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></h4>
<p>During this engaging incursion, we highlight the different ways in which our ocean creatures come into the world.</p>
<p>Our sea stars, sea cucumbers and sea urchins offer wonderful examples of exterior fertilization…where adults release eggs and sperm into the water. And our sharks and freshwater turtles provide living proof of how interior fertilisation occurs in other species.</p>
<h4><strong>Incredible Ocean Births</strong></h4>
<p>Students find out that not all animals are born the same way and that our sharks and freshwater turtles hatch from eggs as perfect miniature versions of their parents. Whereas our sea stars and sea urchins start out their life as a plankton, later going through dramatic change (metamorphosis) to become like their parents.</p>
<p>We love seeing the surprise on children’s faces as they contemplate these mind-blowing wonders of nature!</p>
<h4 style="text-align: left;"><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5545 alignleft" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sharks-300x188.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="188" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sharks-300x188.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sharks-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sharks-768x480.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sharks-624x390.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sharks-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sharks.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />The Fascinating World of Shark Reproduction</strong></h4>
<p>Focusing on our sharks, we then discuss the three different ways in which they may be born, according to the species. Some sharks are born from eggs (like our little ones), some are born alive (like us), e.g. Great Whites, Tiger Sharks and Whaler Sharks, and then there are some like the Grey Nurse Shark that are a combination of the two.</p>
<p>Students love exploring sharks and discussing how and why they have evolved in these ways.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/shark-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shark Life Cycle Resources</a></p>
<h4><strong>Examining Local Case Studies – Humpback Whales <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-5554 size-medium alignright" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/humpback-2-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/humpback-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/humpback-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/humpback-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/humpback-2-50x50.jpg 50w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/humpback-2.jpg 534w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></h4>
<p>Some animals travel long distances as part of their life cycle, such as Humpback Whales that travel from Antarctica up into the tropical waters off Queensland’s coast to give birth to their calves in warmer waters. Through suckling their young, the females provide calves with the energy and precious fat stores needed to survive the long migration back down to the icy southern waters where they feed on plankton during the Antarctic Summer, before commencing the incredible journey again.</p>
<p>The humpback whale migration begins in May/June heading north off the Australian coastline. We can observe the humpback whales travelling back down to the Antarctic during the months of September and October.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/whale-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Humpback Resources</a></p>
<h4><strong>Additional Topics Covered in our Life Cycles Incursion</strong></h4>
<p>Our Year Three life cycles incursion also teaches students about fundamental biological processes such as the need for food, reproduction, shelter-seeking behaviours, classifying the difference between living and non-living things, adaptation to habitats, and mobility.</p>
<h4><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5547 alignleft" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1487066664684.jpg-revealed__ireland_s_most_romantic_spots_to_visit_this_valentines_day-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1487066664684.jpg-revealed__ireland_s_most_romantic_spots_to_visit_this_valentines_day-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1487066664684.jpg-revealed__ireland_s_most_romantic_spots_to_visit_this_valentines_day-624x414.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1487066664684.jpg-revealed__ireland_s_most_romantic_spots_to_visit_this_valentines_day.jpg 640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Imprinting a Love of the Ocean: Cultivating Future Environmental Advocates</strong></h4>
<p>At Ocean Life Education, we firmly believe that &#8220;you protect what you know and love.&#8221; That’s why we’re dedicated to teaching children about the wonders of the ocean. By fostering a deep connection with marine environments, we aim to inspire the next generation of environmental advocates.</p>
<p>Our passionate team brings this mission to life through engaging science incursions, where our enthusiasm for the ocean is evident. It’s this genuine love and commitment that make our educational experiences truly unique and impactful. We’re excited to share our passion and knowledge, hoping to spark a lifelong appreciation for the ocean in every child we reach.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/primary-programs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more about our Year 3 Science Incursions in Brisbane.</a></p>
<h4><strong>A Note About Year 3 Curriculum Science: Biological Science</strong></h4>
<p>This incursion aligns with the Australian Curriculum content description ‘Science Understanding’ and under the sub strand of ‘Biological Science’.  AC9S3U01&#8230;</p>
<p><strong><em>“Students classify and compare living and non-living things and different life cycles”.</em></strong></p>
<h4><strong> </strong><strong>Useful links</strong></h4>
<p><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/primary-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Life Cycle Activities &amp; Resources</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/life-cycles-of-ocean-animals-for-schools/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blog: Life Cycles of Ocean Animals for Schools</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiKlHjsAUT4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ocean Life Education’s Life Cycles Video</a></p>
<h4><strong><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/primary-programs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Our Primary Incursions</a></strong></h4>
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