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School Incursions
Experienced educators from the North West Shelf Flatback Turtle Conservation Program visit schools in metropolitan and regional areas of WA, delivering curriculum-linked learning experiences and extracurricular activities. Photo - Nikhil Sharma
Find out moreCurriculum resources
Designed by teachers for teachers, the North West Shelf Flatback Turtle Conservation Program curriculum resources address all science strand outcomes from Pre-Primary to Year 10, and Biology and Marine and Maritime Studies subjects for Year 11 and 12 General/ATAR. Photo - Clodagh Guildea/DBCA
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Marine science careers
The North West Shelf Flatback Turtle Conservation Program is passionate about inspiring and supporting pathways for the next generation of marine scientists through career taster experiences at schools, events and workplace learning opportunities. Photo - Ines Leal/DBCA
Find out moreMonitoring in the field
School groups from local schools, Bush Rangers WA or specialised subject areas are provided the opportunity to visit Thevenard Island and Delambre Island to participate in field monitoring of nesting turtles with the North West Shelf Flatback Turtle Conservation Program. Photo - Clodagh Guildea/DBCA
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Professional Learning for educators
The North West Shelf Flatback Turtle Conservation Program education specialist is available to support educators with lesson development and delivery, marine turtle knowledge and understanding, conservation management application and monitoring methods at your school or in the field. Photo - DBCA
Onslow School on Thevenard Island
Since 2017, the Onslow School Year 7 and 8s have joined the North West Shelf Flatback Turtle Conservation Program’s scientists and volunteers on Thevenard Island, monitoring the turtles, excavating nests and learning about conservation science in action.
Mount Lawley Senior High School Bush Rangers on Thevenard Island
In 2023, a group of Year 11 Bush Rangers from Mount Lawley Senior High School journeyed to Thevenard Island to volunteer with the North West Shelf Flatback Turtle Conservation Program. They engaged in turtle monitoring, nest excavations and retrieved temperature data loggers across the island.