As Ireland’s largest Native Species Aquarium, we are the perfect location for school tours and workshops based around Ireland’s marine and freshwater environments. Class options include biodiversity, sustainability, environmental awareness , care and ecology investigations.
We cater for students of all ages, with options available to pre-school, primary, secondary and third level educational needs. We are located on the seafront in Salthill, within easy access to parking, food service providers and habitats to explore.
Our Outdoor modules include
Aquarium Tours will be based on a one way route, with a separate entrance and exit point.
Groups will have a designated time slot with limited access to members of the public during these times. Teachers can also be provided with content to deliver a self lead tour,with activities provided to use in preparation and as follow up before and after their school visit.
We are also a designated Discover Primary Science and Maths Centre, meaning a visit to us will help your school achieve its 'Award of Excellence’ under the DPSM programme. All our staff are highly experienced in the delivery of education workshops and fieldwork, Garda vetted and trained in child protection, and have all completed the Failte Ireland Covid-19 Charter.
We cater for students of all ages, with options available to pre-school, primary, secondary and third level educational needs. We are located on the seafront in Salthill, within easy access to parking, food service providers and habitats to explore.
Our Outdoor modules include
- Learning experiences where students can work in small groups
- Activities that will promote learning and exploration in a non-contact nature
- Activities that promote students creativity
- Problem solving during individual student tasks
Aquarium Tours will be based on a one way route, with a separate entrance and exit point.
Groups will have a designated time slot with limited access to members of the public during these times. Teachers can also be provided with content to deliver a self lead tour,with activities provided to use in preparation and as follow up before and after their school visit.
We are also a designated Discover Primary Science and Maths Centre, meaning a visit to us will help your school achieve its 'Award of Excellence’ under the DPSM programme. All our staff are highly experienced in the delivery of education workshops and fieldwork, Garda vetted and trained in child protection, and have all completed the Failte Ireland Covid-19 Charter.
The Aquarium Education Team:
Padraic Creedon (Outreach Officer), Anna Quinn (Education Officer) and Dr. Noirin Burke (Director of Education)
Our Educational Team have over 20 years experience in outdoor learning and virtual workshops. We are also happy to talk to schools about working with students in their own school environment . We are passionate about conservation education and our ocean, contact Noirin (noirin@nationalaquarium.ie) or Anna (anna@nationalaquarium.ie) today to find out how we can work with you and your students to engage and inspire.
Galway Atlantaquaria Videos and Worksheets
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Join Dylan from Galway Atlantaquaria as he explorers the tides. View the shore at low and high tide and investigate how the gravitational forces of the sun and moon affect the water on our planet. Learn about how animals survive this harsh environment as you watch sand eels and green shore crabs burrow in the sand, and netted whelks immerse themselves as the tide goes out to protect themselves from their predators.
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For more education videos and worksheets to use at home or in school visit our Aquakids Page
School Programmes
Discover Primary Science and Maths
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Our DPSM Workshops include a tour of the aquarium plus any of the following options:
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Contact us today to talk about booking your visit. And while your waiting check out lots of fantastic resources for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math's at the DPSM website STEM at Home
Maths Week 2020 - Numbers on the Seashore
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This year Galway Atlantaquaria are taking our Maths workshops to the beach! During this tailor-made workshop students will be engaged in investigating symmetry, measuring, comparing & ordering while exploring the wonders of the seashore in a non-contact nature. Students will then discover the numbers behind marine litter, learning how long they take to break down and subsequently, will complete a 2 minute beach clean to help protect the local environment.
Students will work in small groups, or their pods from school while working on the shore during this Maths Workshop. As the weather in Ireland is very unpredictable, a back up workshop can take place in the aquarium with a limited group size. Audience: This workshop has been tailored for Primary School students. Date: 10th – 18th of October 2020 Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes Venue: Grattan Beach Booking: For more information call 091 585 100 or email info@nationalaquarium.ie |
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The Explorers Education Programme 2020 |
The Explorers Education Programme engages with primary school children, teachers and the education network, creating marine leaders and ocean champions in Ireland. It is funded by the Marine Institute, Ireland’s state agency for marine research and development, and Galway Atlantaquaria are delighted to be part of the Explorers Team since it was launched in 2006.
Explorers Launch (2006). Photo include
Cushla Dromgool Regan, Neil Campbell, Bernard Kirk, Brendan Smith, John Joyce and Leo Hallisey.
The aquariums Outreach Officer Padraic Creedon delivers the programme to schools in Co. Galway each year. Schools taking part can apply for one of the following exciting interactive modules:
One school who worked with us online this year was Clontusket National School, Co. Galway. Students from Ms Murray class continued their Explorers Aquarium Module while learning from home. To complete their module, Padraic visited the students through Microsoft Teams on behalf of the Explorers Programme. Check out the clip below to see how Padraic's online class was carried out
- • Explorers Saltwater Aquarium in your classroom
- • Explorers Marine Project
- • Explorers Seashore Safari
- • Explorers Marine Workshop
One school who worked with us online this year was Clontusket National School, Co. Galway. Students from Ms Murray class continued their Explorers Aquarium Module while learning from home. To complete their module, Padraic visited the students through Microsoft Teams on behalf of the Explorers Programme. Check out the clip below to see how Padraic's online class was carried out
We have also been working alongside our friends in the Explorers Team to provide content and support to parents while we stay at home. You will find Ocean School Plans, activity ideas and lots of marine resources on the Explorers Website and on the Explorers Facebook Page for your Ocean Home School #ExplorersAtHome
If you are interested in taking part in next year's (2020-2021) Explorers Education Programme, either through online school modules or fieldwork on the shore contact padraic@nationalaquarium.ie.
If you are interested in taking part in next year's (2020-2021) Explorers Education Programme, either through online school modules or fieldwork on the shore contact padraic@nationalaquarium.ie.
Secondary School Modules
Click on the image above to book your school visit today.
Our Secondary School Modules include:
- Galway Field Studies Modules including Grassland and Seashore Ecology Investigations.
- Animal anatomy workshop based around a squid dissection.
- Engineering Workshops based on designing flood defences and investigating coastal erosion.
- Maths Workshop Explore the maths trail around the Aquarium.
- Sustainability Workshop based on fisheries and sustainable food production.
- Marine Litter Workshop based on materials and environmental awareness and care, and responsible personal choices.
Click on the link above to book your group visit to the aquarium today.
Galway Atlantaquaria YouTube® Channel
Have you seen the incredible videos on the Galway Atlantaquaria YouTube Channel? With over 50 videos to view, you can watch animals in the aquarium and on the shore, and clips also recorded from the Digital Ocean in Galway Bay. Check it out today to bring the Ocean into your Home.
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Click on the link to try our fun activity book, and learn all about life in the rockpools.
