Foster biosecurity champions in the classroom.
Introducing biosecurity education to the classroom provides students a valuable opportunity to:
- learn about Australia's biosecurity system
- recognise potential biosecurity threats
- understand the shared responsibility to protect our way of life.
Lesson plans and teacher guides
Our lesson plans are designed to boost biosecurity awareness through engaging activities. These plans focus on the Australian Government’s role in biosecurity. They cover topics relevant to children and their families. Topics include:
- travelling within Australia and overseas
- receiving items from overseas through mail or online shopping
- recognising and reporting unusual finds in their backyard.
Explore our Australian Curriculum-based resources for primary students in Years 2–5.
A complete biosecurity champion lesson plan for Year 2 students, including a lesson guide and three student activities.
Learning areas and Australian Curriculum content include
- Design and Technologies
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Science.
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Biosecurity champions - Teacher Guide and Student Activities - Year 2 (PDF 7.6 MB)
Biosecurity champions - Teacher Guide - Year 2 (PDF 2.0 MB)
Biosecurity champions - Student Activities - Year 2 (PDF 6.6 MB)
If you have difficulty accessing these files, email biosecurity.education@aff.gov.au for assistance.
A complete biosecurity champion lesson plan for Year 3 students. It includes a lesson guide and three student activities.
Learning areas and Australian Curriculum content include
- Design and Technologies
- English
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Science.
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Biosecurity champions - Teacher Guide and Student Activities - Year 3 (PDF 7.0 MB)
Biosecurity champions - Teacher Guide - Year 3 (PDF 2.1 MB)
Biosecurity champions - Student Activities - Year 3 (PDF 5.8 MB)
If you have difficulty accessing these files, email biosecurity.education@aff.gov.au for assistance.
A complete biosecurity champion lesson plan for Year 4 students. It includes a lesson guide and three student activities.
Learning areas and Australian Curriculum content include
- Design and Technologies
- English
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Science.
Download
Biosecurity champions - Teacher Guide and Student Activities - Year 4 (PDF 7.6 MB)
Biosecurity champions - Teacher Guide - Year 4 (PDF 2.4 MB)
Biosecurity champions - Student Activities - Year 4 (PDF 6.3 MB)
If you have difficulty accessing these files, email biosecurity.education@aff.gov.au for assistance.
A complete biosecurity champion lesson plan for Year 5 students. It includes a lesson guide and three student activities.
Learning areas and Australian Curriculum content include
- Design and Technologies
- English
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Science.
Download
Biosecurity champions - Teacher Guide and Student Activities - Year 5 (PDF 6.9 MB)
Biosecurity champions - Teacher Guide - Year 5 (PDF 2.4 MB)
Biosecurity champions - Student Activities - Year 5 (PDF 5.6 MB)
If you have difficulty accessing these files, email biosecurity.education@aff.gov.au for assistance.
Biosecurity awareness campaign poster
Get creative! This hands-on challenge tasks students with creating an educational poster on the importance of biosecurity.
This activity enhances understanding through creative engagement. A marking rubric is also available for teachers.
Biosecurity take home challenge
Students become biosecurity ‘graduates’ by completing the challenge. It encourages students to continue their learning outside the classroom.
They can test their carer’s knowledge by quizzing them on biosecurity trivia. They can also interview them about their experiences with biosecurity.
Junior Biosecurity Officer certificate
Students visually track their learning journey with Frankie, the biosecurity detector dog. They colour a paw print for each activity completed to receive their certificate.
Have your say
Your feedback is important to us. It provides valuable input for improving the resources. It helps ensure they are fit-for-purpose for your classroom or organisation.
Accessibility and feedback
If you are having difficulties accessing these files or would like to provide feedback, please email biosecurity.education@aff.gov.au.