Current status of the school programme of ElasmOcean

School Programme

Because youth is our future

School Programme

Because youth is our future

What we offer

Three pathways for transmitting knowledge

A highly important target group for our scientifically backed information is children and young people. Our lecturers engage with them in a wide variety of ways:

Kindergarden

Primary school

Secondary Level

Kindergarden

We employ a highly adaptable concept when engaging with our youngest audience and discussion partners. Visits to early childhood education centres often culminate in a manner unforeseen during the initial planning stages. Communicating with children on an equal footing is of paramount importance. Consequently, our presenters typically position themselves on the floor alongside the children. While the sessions focus significantly on narrative and play-based storytelling, it remains critical to provide the children with a platform to contribute their own knowledge and inquiries. Even at the pre-school level, young experts exist. An additional key element for this age group is structured crafting, which allows the children to take a tangible mnemonic of our visit home with them.

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Kindergarden

Primary school

Secondary Level

Kindergarden

We employ a highly adaptable concept when engaging with our youngest audience and discussion partners. Visits to early childhood education centres often culminate in a manner unforeseen during the initial planning stages. Communicating with children on an equal footing is of paramount importance. Consequently, our presenters typically position themselves on the floor alongside the children. While the sessions focus significantly on narrative and play-based storytelling, it remains critical to provide the children with a platform to contribute their own knowledge and inquiries. Even at the pre-school level, young experts exist. An additional key element for this age group is structured crafting, which allows the children to take a tangible mnemonic of our visit home with them.

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Voluntary work

How can we be booked?

More protection through knowledge - our guiding principle and also the core concept of our work for the oceans and our planet. In today's society, we are offered more than enough opportunities to gain knowledge in the various areas of our lives and on diverse topics. Sometimes, however, a little nudge in the "right" direction is still required... and this is where we gladly come into play. We aim to impart the knowledge that is needed to preserve our unique, beautiful planet along with its diverse forms of life.

We do not write books; instead, we prefer personal dialogue in the form of events and lectures. Our speakers can draw on a wealth of experience, and indeed, topics occasionally arise that leave the audience in astonishment. We frequently receive feedback on how eye-opening or transformative our presentations are, and we also demonstrate that environmental protection can be highly engaging.

If you are interested in a lecture, please send an email to Kontakt@elasmocean.org

Children closely observing a jar filled with collected plastic waste
  • Children closely observing a jar filled with collected plastic waste
  • Speaker giving a presentation on sharks to a school class, with a *Carcharodon carcharias* on the wall
  • A child explores the underwater world using virtual reality goggles
  • The speaker shows children a large shark jaw for them to touch
  • A child proudly displays their Junior Meeresschützer certificate to the camera
Children closely observing a jar filled with collected plastic waste
  • Children closely observing a jar filled with collected plastic waste
  • Speaker giving a presentation on sharks to a school class, with a *Carcharodon carcharias* on the wall
  • A child explores the underwater world using virtual reality goggles
  • The speaker shows children a large shark jaw for them to touch
  • A child proudly displays their Junior Meeresschützer certificate to the camera

Exemption from charges

What are the costs?

Nothing. Niente. Nada. Nickesse. Nope. Rien. Nic. Ништо. Semmi. Ingenting. Nothing. Niente. Nada. Nickesse. Nope. Rien. Nic. Ништо. Semmi. Ingenting. Nothing. Niente. Nada. Nickesse. Nope. Rien. Nic. Ништо. Semmi. Ingenting. Nothing. Niente. Nada. Nickesse. Nope. Rien. Nic. Ништо. Semmi. Ingenting.

Get involved

Participants - for your parents and friends

You have understood everything and are already implementing it yourself – and then you look around and need ideas. You are already committed to nature conservation, and the ocean in particular is close to your heart? And now you are wondering how you can convince others to think and act the same way? How do you help your family and friends get started? In other words, how do you gently educate them?

In our experience, this is easiest when confronting people with facts. For example, are people aware of how much plastic we produce that ultimately ends up in the ocean? What is microplastic? Which fish do we consume? Which fish are caught industrially?

Along with answers to these questions, we have very often surprised, shaken up, and convinced people.

Everyone can help protect nature. There is no need to completely turn one's life upside down. Even small actions are beneficial. It is much easier to persuade people with minor adjustments than by demanding a complete lifestyle change.

Explain your perspective, the facts, and your objective calmly and objectively. Emotions can potentially detract from your goal.

If you have questions for which you cannot find an answer, or if you require arguments, we are happy to support you.

Our contact details can be found at the bottom of this page.

Bring our expertise into the classroom

A brief message stating your institution and preferred date is sufficient. We will contact you to find a suitable format together.

Bring our expertise into the classroom

A brief message stating your institution and preferred date is sufficient. We will contact you to find a suitable format together.