Ocean food chains and pollution solutions
Be amazed by the superpowers of plankton and learn about innovative solutions to ocean pollution.
In this workshop, students discover the beauty and diversity of plankton. Students identify the external features of plankton under the microscope and learn about their vital role in the ocean ecosystem.
Students become the Plastic Police as they learn to sort plastic and explore sustainable solutions and artworks designed to protect the ocean.
The program is divided into four parts:
- An introduction to living things, ocean food chains and plankton in the museum’s Learning Centre.
- A fieldwork task where students catch plankton from the Sea Science Pontoon and observe them under the digital microscope.
- A plastic sorting activity where students examine the origin of plastic waste and consider more sustainable alternatives.
- A short tour which includes beautiful ghost net sculptures and an operational Seabin.
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Also included
- Free self-guided access to museum exhibitions and HMAS Vampire outside of the scheduled program times. If you wish to visit any other vessels, please include the details in your booking form.
- All groups have a 30-minute recess and safety induction on arrival.
- Please indicate in your booking enquiry if you would like to schedule a lunch break during your visit.
Cost
$225 per group of 15 students.
Free for teachers and supervising adults within the required supervision ratio.
Book with another education program on the same day for $300 per group of 15 students.
Discounts are available to schools with an ICSEA score of 800 or lower.
Accessibility
This program is conducted within the main museum building, along the wharves and gangways, and on the Science Pontoon.
- There is ramp and lift access to all exhibition spaces within the main museum building.
- Wheelchair users can access the wharf with assistance.
- This program does not include boarding the vessels.
Please indicate in your booking enquiry if anyone in your group has additional support needs so that we can ensure everyone has a positive experience at the museum.
Still have questions?
Read the frequently asked questions to find out more.
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