Posts tagged marine education

Whale Track Stories: Lynsey's memorable day

Lynsey Bland, a member of the Whale Track community, shares a sighting from a particularly memorable autumn day.

Minke whale © Lynsey Bland

Sightings, Guest ArticlesSadie Gorvett18 December 2023marine mammals, marine education, what can you see, scotland, what can i see in Scotland, hebrides, Hebrides, wildlife, wildlife watching, minke whales

Whale Track Stories: Hannah's basking shark highlights

Hannah Mcvicar, who reports what sea creatures she’s spotted through Whale Track, shares some memorable sightings from this season, including an unexpected encounter with 8 basking sharks!

Basking shark image © Hannah Mcvicar

Sightings, Guest ArticlesSadie Gorvett26 September 2023basking shark, basking sharks, basking shark scotland, marine mammals, marine education, what can you see, scotland, what can i see in Scotland, where to see basking sharks, hebrides, Hebrides, responsible tourism, wildlife, wildlife watching, good behaviour

All aboard! Why hands on experiences are important

What do you remember most about school? The lessons sat behind a desk, spending lunch times playing with your friends, or the excitement and anticipation of that one off school trip, getting out of the confines of the classroom, visiting somewhere new and experiencing something for the first time. In this blog we explore why hands on, outdoor experiences are important for children.

Events & Outreach, FundraisingSadie Gorvett20 April 2022Education programme, environmental education, floating classroom, silurian, marine education, outdoor education, outdoor learning, hands on learning

Join HWDT for British Science Week!

Throughout British Science Week this year, we are offering the choice of two live education sessions for schools and home educators. Sign up now and join us online!

Live Q&A Sessions for Primary Schools

Find out more about this amazing new opportunity for schools in Scotland to work with HWDT online, aimed at pupils in P 1 - 3.

*PRESS RELEASE* From the classroom to the high seas – Scottish charity inspires 10,000 school kids to protect our oceans

10,000 school children have now taken part in educational programmes run by conservation charity the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT). The Trust has been inspiring children to cherish their marine environment for over 15 years, with over 200 schools having taken part in the charity’s educational programme since 2005.

Online Lessons for Primary Schools

Find out more about this amazing opportunity for schools in Scotland to work with HWDT online and discover more about whale research.

Live Q&A Sessions for Primary Schools

Find out more about this amazing opportunity for schools in Scotland to work with HWDT online and discover more about careers in marine science and conservation!

HWDT’s Floating Classroom goes Digital

Discover more about HWDT’s new digital resources for schools, based around our acclaimed ‘Floating Classroom’ workshops.

Hebridean Marine Explorers - What we achieved in 2019

A look back on our Education Team’s achievements in 2019.

Fin-tastic Photo Fun for Primary Pupils

Read about our recent educational activities on Mull, Iona and on Ardnamurchan. Our education programme brings marine science to life, championing our vitally important Hebridean seas and encouraging outdoor and hands-on learning.

Events & OutreachCaroline Willis12 September 2019education, marine education, outdoor education, feel inspired, school visits, Tobermory, bunessan primary, iona primary, kilchoan primary, whale detectives, waterfall fund, supporting communities fund, argyll and bute council, Supporting Communities Fund, school workshops, photo ID

Wonderful whaley workshops for Oban pupils thanks to supporter donations

Providing top-quality, memorable hands-on learning experiences to school children in western Scotland has been a keystone of conservation efforts at the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) from the beginning. Read on to find our what Pippa, Rian and Michael from our Education Team have been up to, thanks to generous donations from our members and supporters.

Caroline Willis30 May 2019education, marine education, classroom learning

“Sighting!” Primary Pupils become Marine Scientists Aboard HWDT’s Floating Classroom

Last week, HWDT’s education team sailed to Dunstaffnage Marina to host pupils from local primary schools as part of the Hebridean Marine Explorer Programme. Volunteer Education Assistant Rian describes the week’s events and the excitement of teaching on Silurian.

SilurianCaroline Willis9 May 2019volunteer, volunteering, floating classroom, outdoor learning, silurian, open boat, oban, dunstaffnage, marine education, outdoor education, sighting

HWDT Welcomes New Gaelic Development Intern

HWDT welcomes new Gaelic Development Intern to develop our education programme for Gaelic-medium schools for the first time ever, thanks to funding from Bòrd na Gàidhlig.

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