Deep Sea World Welcomes Schools

With 4 new Learning Labs available this year Deep Sea World’s educational offering is more exciting than ever. In 2008 we are supporting the ‘Year of the Frog.’ This campaign in association with the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums focuses on the threat of extinction facing many of the world’s amphibians. We are happy to incorporate information about this important work and the breeding work Deep Sea World does on site into any of our tours, or Learning Labs.

Our Learning Labs, guided tours and interactive handling sessions have been specifically designed to support and enhance the work you do in the classroom and are linked to various themes covered in the National Curriculum and in accordance with ACE topics. At Deep Sea World we take a proactive approach to learning and can accommodate all ages and levels. We aim to communicate our enthusiasm for the natural world and educate through inspiration. With a strong focus on the environment and our role in it we hope to encourage your students to change the way they see the world. Building on the successful introduction last year of Pre and Post Visit activities we have developed several new supports for teachers including risk assessments, letters to parents and partnerships with coach companies to make your visit as easy to plan as possible. Our materials are just one way we help you to plan your visit. We will work with you to tailor make a visit that is simple to plan for you and exciting, educational, and memorable for your students. Please visit our website to find out more information and to download supporting materials from activity sheets to Risk Assessments free of charge. Learning Labs are available on a wide variety of topics from Life in the Sea to Pollution, for every age group from nursery to college. We are happy to work with teachers to develop different classes than those listed below.

Learning Labs
Henry the Hermit Crab (Nursery)
Dribble and the Water Cycle (Nursery)
Life in the Sea (P1-3)
New! Protecting Marine Life (P1-3)
Sharks (P4-7)
Tropical Rainforest (P4-7)
New! Pollution, Climate Change and their Effects on Marine Life (P4-7)
New! Biosphere (Secondary/Further Education)
New! Marine Conservation (Secondary/Further Education)
Leisure and Tourism (Secondary/ Further Education)
Sharks (Secondary/Further Education)

Having learned about our amazing oceans your pupils will be eager to meet aquatic creatures up close with handling sessions in Our Rock Pool. The Rock Pool is home to the many varieties of sea creatures that live in British coastal waters. These rocky shores are one of the harshest environments for marine life. See how these hardy creatures have developed defenses against weather and predators alike.

Deep Sea World is Scotland’s national aquarium. Our underwater safari is the UK’s longest underwater viewing tunnel. Above this is a giant 4.5 million litre tank home to one of Europe’s largest collections of sand tiger sharks. Come and watch divers feed these incredible animals by hand!

There are also more than 2,000 other amazing animals from all over the world including frogs, Stonefish, Lionfish, rays and Clownfish. From Amazonian pirahnas to the deadly creatures now living amongst the ruins of Krakatowa the aquarium offers an exciting glimpse beneath the World’s Seas.

The aquarium is located just 20 minutes from Edinburgh city centre, underneath the famous Forth Rail Bridge and is the perfect place to keep kids of all ages entertained.

Your visit to Deep Sea World will challenge and engage your students while providing a fully supported educational experience for you resulting in greater understanding of the scientific and environmental topics required by the National Curriculum.

Early booking is the best way to ensure that you get your desired dates particularly over the busy May/June period.

To book please contact our Bookings Team on 01383411880.
Or for further information please visit education.deepseaworld.com