
Build water safety knowledge with Kangaroo Beach
In the second series of Kangaroo Beach, every day is an adventure for young lifeguard cadets Pounce, Gemma, Neville and Frizzy. Under the guidance of grown-up lifeguards Bondi, Sandy and Big Trev, they gain imperative water safety skills that will help keep themselves and other beachgoers safe.
The animated series explores the wonders of water play – on the beach, in the sea, in swimming pools, rivers and rock pools – while empowering young viewers with an essential message about water safety in every episode. Behind the scenes, SLSA (Surf Life Saving Australia) members Shane Daw, Jamie Findlay and Belinda Cooper provide essential water safety advice for the series as water safety consultants.
Lesson plans in this resource correspond to key learning areas in the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework, and each lesson:
- Identifies a relevant Kangaroo Beach episode and water safety message.
- Links to the relevant Framework skills.
- Lists conceptual vocabulary for teachers to clarify with children as needed, depending on the English language skills of their student cohort.
- Provides comprehension questions with corresponding time stamps.
- Includes a choice of three different follow-up activities, related to the themes and target skills.
This new resource is available to download now ahead of your Term 4 swimming lessons.
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