Aqua Explorer by Aqualease - Midlands, North West & Yorkshire
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Areas served:
West Midlands, Yorkshire, North West
MONTHS OPEN
DAYS OPEN
AGE GROUPS SERVED
Listed under: School Workshops | Animal Workshops | Science Workshops | Marine Conservation | Self-Led Workshops | Wild Learning
What are our school workshops like
The day starts for the children after a discussion with teaching staff regarding the topics you would like to include, from staying safe on the beach, plastic pollution and the more geographical aspects of beaches and coastlines. Our experienced Marine Ranger will then deliver a talk to the pupils including fascinating facts including information on the formation of rock pools, habitats, conservation and much more. The pupils are encouraged to share ideas and discuss various topics surrounding native species and their coastline habitats. Classes are then spilt into smaller groups to view the tanks more closely, touch, observe and hold some of the animals. If you require something different, our Marine Rangers can be flexible to work around your school day.
What makes us a great choice for education
Our rock pool experience is an innovative service put together by highly experienced marine rangers to link in with many aspects of the national KS1 and KS2 curriculum. The rock pool experience covers the following areas:
- Literacy- creative writing and researching species found on British coastlines
- Geography- discussing seas that surround the British coastline and the importance of conservation
- Science- fish anatomy, vertebrates and invertebrates, herbivores and carnivores
- Conservation and the environment including global issues like plastic pollution
- Now developing to offer to KS3 and KS4
Each student takes home an educational work book with worksheets and facts to further their knowledge of our country’s wonderful and unique coastline.
Areas Visited
Regions we travel to include: (term time)
North West
North Wales
West Yorkshire
South Yorkshire
Staffordshire
West Midlands
Accreditation and Awards
All our Marine Rangers and staff hold enhanced DBS checks. We have over 30 years combined experience in Aquatics and marine biology.
Materials, Resources & Information Provided
A programme of study has been researched and developed by our qualified rangers and educational materials such as fact sheets and fun worksheets are provided as part of the experience. Each student also takes home an educational pack with colouring worksheets and facts to further their knowledge of our country’s precious and wonderful coastline.
The Aqualease Rock Pool Experience covers the following areas of the national curriculum to assist with a child’s development and learning:
- Literacy – creative writing and researching fascinating species living on the British coastline.
- Geography – discussing seas that surround the British coastline and the importance of conservation.
- Science – fish anatomy, vertebrates and invertebrates, carnivores, herbivores and omnivores.
We are happy to provide samples.
Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions
Photography and filming is allowed, however, the use of flash photography is prohibited near the tanks, many of our creatures do not like flashes of light, this can cause them distress.
Pricing Information
Prices start from £325 + VAT. Contact us for further pricing tailored to your requirements.
Testimonials
“Today’s Rockpool experience was amazing. Dave the ranger kept the children engaged, with his fun and friendly approach, even babies & toddlers were fascinated. The 2–4-year-olds loved it, they were so interested in the amazing facts and the ranger encouraged them to ask questions. All children were given an information & activity booklet which was a lovely finishing touch. After you had gone, the children couldn’t stop talking about it, the staff have got so many ideas now for activities to extend learning based on this experience. We wouldn’t hesitate to book this again. Thank you, guys, from all the staff & children at Evolution Childcare.”
“Everything was awesome" - Yara
"It was cool" - Lee
"It was so much fun. Thank you for showing the starfish and blenny" - Macy
"It was amazing to see a real rock pool and real creatures" - Kerin
"I think it was excellent. The best thing was the anemone and the star fish" - Nyasha
"I liked the bit where we touched the star fish and the crab" - Monique
"It was just... BRILLIANT" - Diana
"A great experience. I've learnt lots!" - Linda
"I thought it was exciting and fun. I loved it because the animals were cool!" - Taylor
"I think the rock pool was great. I really liked the starfish and crabs" - Craig
"I loved it: we were learning but in a fun way. I want to live in the sea!" - Meghan
"I liked it when we touched the sea creatures" - Morgan
"From my own viewpoint, the children had a great time and obtained an excellent real-life experience which would be difficult to replicate at the beach. I was as amazed by the creatures as they were! Many of our children have never been to the beach, let alone explored a rock pool.” - Jill Catlin, Year 4 Teacher, Hollin Primary School, Manchester
“What a wonderful experience for our Year 1 children! The children loved touching and holding the rock pool creatures and we were all surprised about how soft they felt. One little boy Ryan said, “My favourite creature was the sea anemone as it was squishy and soft and looked like a little jelly fish. The rock pool is quick and easy to assemble and it requires little space. A big thank you to the two Marine Rangers for bringing the seashore into our school!” - Liz Brierley, Y1 Teacher/Deputy Head Teacher, Bowden Primary
