School Groups

Expeditions for School Groups

Earthwatch School Group expeditions bring science to life by engaging enthusiastic teachers and students in hands-on field research, led by experienced and inspirational scientists.

Working alongside world-class scientists and local communities you and your students will be helping to protect some of the most precious and unique habitats on earth. From conserving the Amazon rainforest, excavating a Roman fort in northern England, or monitoring hyenas in South Africa, our broad range of expeditions in more than twenty countries allows you to engage and educate your students beyond the boundaries of a classroom

Earthwatch expeditions are perfect for:

• Experiential learning through scientific field research 
• Educational opportunities and one to one time with scientists 
• Boosting experience for university applications, professional development, and CVs 
• Exploring career paths 
• Supporting local communities or community-based learning 
• Personal growth and building confidence 

Science field trips

Earthwatch will work directly with you to design an expedition schedule that works for you and your students. You can choose to go over school holidays, during the summer, or at any other time during the school term. School group expeditions can be organized for students aged 16 and 17 in groups ranging from 8 to 24 participants. Plus for every 6 students recruited 1 teacher can join with no contribution. What expeditions are available?

Below is a list of the current expeditions available for school groups. To find out more about what the expedition is about please click on the expedition name. If you have another expedition that isn’t in the below list please still ask if it is possible.

Wildlife and Ecosystems
		Amazon Riverboat Exploration				Australia’s Vanishing Frogs
		Blazing the Biodiversity Trail in Brazil				Canopies, Climate, and Critters of the Ecuadorian Rainforest
		Carnivores of Madagascar				Conserving Leopards and Monkeys in South Africa
		Costa Rican Coffee From Community to Cup				South Africa’s Scavenger Species

Ocean Health
		Shark Conservation in Belize				Snorkeling to Protect Reefs in The Bahamas
		Trinidad’s Leatherback Sea Turtles				Whales and Dolphins Under the California Sun

Climate Change
		Climate Change at the Arctic’s Edge				Climate and Landscape Change in Borneo’s Rainforests
		Mammals of Nova Scotia				Volcanology and Ecology in Nicaragua

Archaeology and Culture
		Discovering Italy’s Ancient Etruscan and Roman Coast				Fort Arbeia and the Roman Empire in Britain
		Origins of Angkor				When Archosaurs Attacked and Reptiles Ruled Texas

How to become a Student Challenger

To join a 2013/14 Student Challenge team you can either apply for a fully funded position if you are a student who attends a public school, or contact Earthwatch if you would like to join as a paying student. Dates are still being finalised but we encourage you to register your interest here (mail to link earth@earthwatch.org.au ) for early acceptance.

Find out more

For an educational, enriching learning experience, for you, your school and your student, please contact Earthwatch on 03 9016 7590 or earth@earthwatch.org.au 

Other educational initiatives

• TeachLive  offers an innovative and unique way for teachers to join an Earthwatch expedition and report back on what they have learned to their students via daily online classrooms. 
• Student Challenge  offers 16-17 year olds a “learning through doing" process where they have the  chance to join a one-week, student only, scientific field research.
• ClimateWatch  is a climate change monitoring program that allows all Australians to participate with the scientific community in making observations and recording data.

  “I now see science and fieldwork as much more interesting than I did previously and I really enjoyed all the hands-on work"  Jacqueline, Brimbank College, Australia's Vanishing Frogs