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Science and Species: Marine life

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From tiny plankton to enormous whales, introduce your students to the science behind the marine species that have populated Plymouth over thousands of years!

This sensory session will lead your students through inspiring collections, aquatic conservation and remarkable experiments. It will help develop an understanding of how we identify underwater species and their environments. Students will explore how human beings can have a positive impact on the sea and its marine life.

Key Stage: Early Years
Curricula: Geography, literacy
Topics: Marine Life
Price: £6 per student (including VAT)
Group Size: (minimum) 30 students
Duration: One hour
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Please send us your booking enquiry at least four weeks before your planned visit. To accommodate a whole class, two sessions can be delivered in one day – either back to back, or in the morning and afternoon.
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