Explorers Education Programme

Explorers Education Programme Enquiries

For any questions about the Explorers Education Programme, contact our team directly via this form.

Chríochnaigh Tara Noonan Uasal (Clár Oideachais na dTaiscéalaithe) agus an léachtóir cúnta Sarah Murray (Institiúid Oideachais Marino) an turas allamuigh Explorers Wild about Wildlife ar an gCladach in Oileán an Tairbh le múinteoirí faoi oiliúint sa 4ú Bliain in Institiúid Oideachais Marino, Baile Átha Cliath.

Seolann Clár Oideachais na dTaiscéalaithe an chéad Cheardlann Cladaigh riamh i nGaeilge in Institiúid Oideachais Marino

Ms Tara Noonan (Explorers Education Programme) and assistant lecturer Sarah Murray (Marino Institute of Education) complete the Explorers Wild about Wildlife on the Seashore field trip at Bull Island with 4th Year student teachers at Marino Institute of Education, Dublin.

Explorers Education Programme launches first-ever Seashore Workshop in Irish at Marino Institute of Education

The Marine Institute's Explorers Education Programme team are all ready for Science Week - all around the country - where they will be creating lots of fun learning about the Ireland's marine biodiversity, the Real Map of Ireland, Climate Change Solutions and ‘What’s in a Drop'! Photo: Chris Tierney

Celebrate Science Week with the Marine Institute and the Explorers Education Programme

CEO Dr Rick Officer meets with the Explorers Education Programme team at the Marine Institute during their annual meeting and training workshop. Photo: Cushla Dromgool-Regan

Healthy Ocean – Ocean Champions school project & awards module launched for 2025

The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme engages with primary schools, teachers, children and the education network, creating marine leaders and ocean champions in Ireland.

Explorers About Us & Contacts

The Explorers Education Programme promotes ocean awareness, knowledge and engagement, as well as supports ocean literacy and marine education in primary schools. Browse through our mission and goals and if you have enquiries relating to the Explorers Education Programme, see our contact details for more information.

Explorers News, Events & Highlights

Take a look at the Explorers Education news, events and highlights to see our latest stories, events and activities.

Explorers Outreach in Schools

The Explorers Education Programme offers a range of marine themed modules for classes including marine projects, seashores safaris, aquariums in the class, as well as exciting STEM marine workshops. We also offer an ‘all school’ Explorers Ocean Champion project too.

Explorers Marine Project Resources

The Explorers Marine Project Resources provide great teaching materials to help develop ocean literacy in the classroom. The cross curricular resources have also been developed to support STEM & STEAM topics, as well as themes covered by the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Explorers Seashore Resources

The Explorers Education Programme provides a Seashore Resources tool kit that teachers can use to introduce children to the seashore. The resources include short films, species information sheets, presentations, activity and worksheets for children, seashore safari guides and conservation codes, workbooks, fun facts and lots more.

Explorers Publications and Films

The Explorers Education Programme has a wide range of publications and films for the classroom including marine themed resource books, planning guides, children’s workbooks, interactive films, posters and presentations. Also, check out our annual engagement & impact report to find out more about Explorers activities promoting ocean literacy and the development of key competencies and skills in the classroom.

Explorers Education Programme. Explorers Lesson Plans.

Explorer Lesson Plans

The Explorer lesson plans and activities aim to integrate marine themes into strands taught in primary schools. The lessons plans are based on the Irish NCCA Primary School Curriculum including Social, Environmental and Scientific Education (SESE) which are presented through Science, Geography and History. Additional subjects include Mathematics, Language, Physical Education and Arts Education which are carried out through Visual Arts, Music and Drama.

Explorers Teachers Training

The Explorers Education Programme provides a series of continued development training courses including DES approved summer courses, webinars and workshops. The Explorers team also provide a range of marine education webinars, workshops and field trips in collaboration with Education Support Centres as well as third level Institutes, supporting the delivery of STEM, ocean literacy and the Sustainable Development Goals.