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.

Case study: 14 students, 2 teachers and an exciting expedition to help conserve South Africa's mammals

In 2012, Geelong Grammar will spend 9 days in Soutpansberg Mountains, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, to work with the chacma baboon, vervet monkey, samango monkey as well as leopards, hyenas and many other native African mammals. The expedition has two key focus areas; the first is to study and learn more about the primates in the area to assess how similar their behaviours are to humans, and the second is to collect data on the leopards and hyenas to provide detailed information on the potential for managing human-wildlife conflict in this important region. This expedition was selected by Geelong Grammar as it provides a great balance between field work, community involvement and cultural experiences.

Coming soon: We are still developing an exciting range of Australian based school groups. If you are interested in hearing about these as they develop or register your interest, please contact Earthwatch on 03 9682 6828. 

Health and safety 

With extensive experience in sending school groups into countries around the world, Earthwatch places the highest priority on health and safety. Please read our comprehensive and up-to-date safety policy. 

Find out more

For an educational, enriching learning experience, for you, your school and your student, please contact Earthwatch on 03 9682 6828 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