Education is one of the main aims of the Marine Reserve. A large proportion of the Marine Ranger’s time is spent carrying out a wide range of educational activities encompassing both formal and informal education and the full spectrum of ages from pre-school upwards.
Formal Education
The Marine Ranger is available to give talks and lead activities both on and off site for all age groups from nursery to further education. There is also the possibility of combining a visit to the Marine Reserve with a visit to the breeding seabird colony at St Abb’s Head where the National Nature Reserve Ranger can lead seabird activities. Contact us for more information and to book in advance.
Teaching Packs
The Marine Reserve also has produced curriculum linked teaching packs for primary schools levels B/C and C/D, PDFs of which are downloadable here.
Teaching Pack 1 (level BC)
Teaching Pack 1 Forward Plan
Teaching Pack 2 (level CD),
Teaching Pack 2 Forward Plan
Teaching Packs Shell ID Chart.
Other Resources
These downloadable resources contain a lot of useful background information on marine wildlife. They can be used by school groups, or other groups visiting the area who might want more information.
Discovering the Seashore - Rockpools
Discovering the Seashore - Birds
Seashore Identification Sheets
Seashore Site Guide
Seashore Activities
Seaweed parts fact sheet
Or there are various downloadable activities below which you could try out for yourselves either at home or on a visit to the Reserve.
Beach Art
Creature Creation
Finger Puppets
Scavenger Hunt
Seashore Wordsearch
The Limpet Game
Colouring Sheet - Razobills
Colouring Sheet - Underwater Scene
