Welcome to our Education section update 2018, Galway Atlantaquaria have a very strong emphasis on promoting STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and maths) through our ocean literacy programmes. As a STEM centre for over eleven years, we have great knowledge and experience in delivering a range of programmes for young people in education.
On this page you will find information about;
On this page you will find information about;
- Discover Primary Science and Maths
- Galway Field Studies Centre
- Tours/ Educational tours like the 'Engineering trail' for maths week
- Explorers Education Programme
Download your free workshop in Irish & English today!
Dolphins in the Bay, is a local Agenda funded project carried out in partnership between the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, Galway Atlantaquaria and Galway County Council in 2018. As part of the project, Transition Year students in a small number of Galway Schools were introduced to the Sky Documentary 'Plastic Whale'. Using the worksheets provided they were asked to consider the stakeholders involved, the sources of marine litter, its impact on marine life, and the actions we can take to compact this environmental issue.
If you would like to carry out this class with your students, feel free to download the worksheets below.
For further information about Irish Whales and Dolphins see www.iwdg.ie
You can watch a video of the project here; DOLPHINS ON THE BAY VIDEO
Thanks #LocalAgenda21 and Galway County Council and IWDG to making this project possible.
If you would like to carry out this class with your students, feel free to download the worksheets below.
For further information about Irish Whales and Dolphins see www.iwdg.ie
You can watch a video of the project here; DOLPHINS ON THE BAY VIDEO
Thanks #LocalAgenda21 and Galway County Council and IWDG to making this project possible.
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Workshops are carried out in conjunction with the
Click here to learn more about the Explorers Education Programme
Apply for the Explorers Education Programme 2017/18 Today!
To book your class on the marine cross curricular Explorers Education Programme™
2017-2018 is now open to teachers and their classes in Galway.
Teachers may apply for one of the following exciting interactive modules including:
• Explorers Saltwater Aquarium in your classroom
• Explorers Marine Project
• Explorers Seashore Safari
• Explorers Marine Workshop
Teachers must complete the Explorers Education Programme™ application form which is available from your local Education Centre or from Brendan, Outreach Education officer at: brendan@nationalaquarium.ie
All applications can be returned to Galway Education Centre by Friday 22nd September.
2017-2018 is now open to teachers and their classes in Galway.
Teachers may apply for one of the following exciting interactive modules including:
• Explorers Saltwater Aquarium in your classroom
• Explorers Marine Project
• Explorers Seashore Safari
• Explorers Marine Workshop
Teachers must complete the Explorers Education Programme™ application form which is available from your local Education Centre or from Brendan, Outreach Education officer at: brendan@nationalaquarium.ie
All applications can be returned to Galway Education Centre by Friday 22nd September.
New!! Explorers Education Programme™
Continuous Professional Development Workshop
What
The Explorers Education Programme™ aims to integrate marine themes into subjects already being taught in Primary Schools in Ireland. It aims to build on Ireland’s marine and maritime heritage by increasing awareness of the value, opportunities and social benefits of our ocean wealth and identity. Its goals are to educate primary school students and educators, enabling them to understand the oceans influence on us and our influence on the ocean.
How
The Explorers Education Programme™ is inviting Primary Schools in Co. Galway to participate in our new Explorers Education Programme™ Continuous Professional Development Workshop (this workshop can count towards Croke Park hours). The workshop will include an introduction to the Explorers resources and materials that have been developed around the Irish Primary School curriculum to support teachers introducing marine themes into their classroom. Teachers will also have the opportunity to plan and take part in seashore fieldtrip.
Where / When
CPD Sessions can be carried out in school or at Galway Atlantaquaria (Minimum of five teachers must be present). Sessions will take place over one to two days, and will last approximately two to four hours. They will include an indoor workshop and practical fieldwork training on the seashore.
To Book:
Email noirin@nationalaquarium.ie or call 091-585100
The Explorers Education Programme™ aims to integrate marine themes into subjects already being taught in Primary Schools in Ireland. It aims to build on Ireland’s marine and maritime heritage by increasing awareness of the value, opportunities and social benefits of our ocean wealth and identity. Its goals are to educate primary school students and educators, enabling them to understand the oceans influence on us and our influence on the ocean.
How
The Explorers Education Programme™ is inviting Primary Schools in Co. Galway to participate in our new Explorers Education Programme™ Continuous Professional Development Workshop (this workshop can count towards Croke Park hours). The workshop will include an introduction to the Explorers resources and materials that have been developed around the Irish Primary School curriculum to support teachers introducing marine themes into their classroom. Teachers will also have the opportunity to plan and take part in seashore fieldtrip.
Where / When
CPD Sessions can be carried out in school or at Galway Atlantaquaria (Minimum of five teachers must be present). Sessions will take place over one to two days, and will last approximately two to four hours. They will include an indoor workshop and practical fieldwork training on the seashore.
To Book:
Email noirin@nationalaquarium.ie or call 091-585100
