The Explorers Schools Space shows projects completed by students who have taken part in the Explorers programme, work shops and art competitions. There are also photos showing events that the Explorers team have been involved in.
The Explorers Education Programme launched in Dublin November 2010
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The wonders of Irish marine life was introduced to St. Clare’s Primary School at Harold’s Cross, Dublin in November 2010 with the launch of the Explorer’s Primary Marine Education Programme in Dublin. With support from the Marine Institute, the Bray Sea Life Centre and Blackrock Education Centre are now running the programme in the East Coast.
For the full story see “Bringing the Ocean to the Classroom”.
Photos taken during the launch can be seen at Explorers Programme launched in Dublin (PDF 5.71MB). |
Explorer Updates in the East Coast
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The schools based in the East Coast are providing updates on their involvement in the Explorers Project:
St. Clare’s Primary School interviewed Dr. John Joyce from the Marine Institute to find out all about the Explorers Education Programme. The interview can be listened to on St. Clare’s Radio station.
Explorers Scéal Newsletters provide updates about the Explorer Tanks that have been placed in a number of schools in the East Coast. See the following for more details:
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Marine Month of Madness - May 2010
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A number of events were organised for Galway’s Month of Marine Madness, which was supported by Galway Atlantaquaria, Galway City Council, the Marine Institute, Western Regional Fisheries Board, Galway Lifeboat Station, Environmental Change Institute - NUI Galway, DERI, Galway Education, Galway Bay Sailing Club, GMIT, Irish Whale Dolphin Group and the Galway Dive Club. |
RV Celtic Explorer Art Competition
Schools that recently visited the Research Vessel Celtic Explorer in Galway were invited to take part in an art competition showing what they learned about the Real Map of Ireland and marine activities at sea.
The RV Celtic Explorer Art Competition presentation (PDF 4MB) shows the art work completed by the winning class Scoil Chaitriona Junior, Renmore, Galway.
Congratulations to everyone who entered a wonderful display of artwork.
Explorer Projects
Students involved in the Explorers programme have completed many projects that involve learning about the sea. See the following collages, pictures and models for ideas of how the seashore can be brought to life in the classroom or at home.
If you would like to submit photos of a marine project or activities at the beach to be viewed on the Explorers Schools Space please send an email to the Explorers education team
Explorer Workshops
Children can learn about the marine species and environment at Explorer Workshops held at the Explorers Laboratory & Nautilus Classroom. They get to take part in aquarium tours, Beach Safaris on local beaches, scientific experiments and much more. For more information about workshops for children see the
Marine Institute events page. Alternatively contact
Galway Atlantaquaria for more information.
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The Explorers education officer and children search for species on the sandy shore on Gratton beach in Salthill, Galway |
Explorer Events
The Explorers team are involved with many events and exhibitions supporting and generating awareness about the Marine. See below for photos:
OPEN DAYS ON THE RESEARCH VESSEL CELTIC EXPLORER
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School children get to examine all kinds of fish from the sea in the wet lab on baord the RV Celtic Explorer. |
WORLD OCEANS DAY
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Every year the Explorers team look forward to celebrating World Oceans Day which attracts many visitors... including Bjorn the Polar Bear. |
ST. PATRICKS DAY IN ORANMORE
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Oranmore community celebrated the theme of the ocean in the St. Patricks Day parade. |
OPENING OF THE EXPLORERS LABORATORY AND NAUTILUS CLASSROOM
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Teachers, children and parents are introduced to Marine Science through fun experiments and a tour of the aqaurium at the opening of the Explorers Laboratory and Nautilus Classroom. |
OTHER EVENTS
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The Explorers team get a lot of interesting visitors such as Molly Cool at exhibitions and events. |