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

Children and young people represent a highly important target audience for our scientifically-backed information. Our lecturers engage with them in a wide variety of ways:

Kindergarden

Primary school

Secondary Level

Kindergarden

We adopt a highly flexible approach when engaging with our youngest audiences. Visits to early childhood education centres often deviate significantly from our initial lesson plans. Communicating with children at eye level is essential. Consequently, our instructors typically sit on the floor alongside the children. While the sessions rely heavily on narrative and educational storytelling, it is equally vital to provide a platform where children can contribute their own knowledge and questions. Even at this early developmental stage, some children possess specialised knowledge. Another key component for this age group is practical crafting activities, ensuring that the children have a tangible reminder of the session to take home.

Kindergarden

Primary school

Secondary Level

Kindergarden

We adopt a highly flexible approach when engaging with our youngest audiences. Visits to early childhood education centres often deviate significantly from our initial lesson plans. Communicating with children at eye level is essential. Consequently, our instructors typically sit on the floor alongside the children. While the sessions rely heavily on narrative and educational storytelling, it is equally vital to provide a platform where children can contribute their own knowledge and questions. Even at this early developmental stage, some children possess specialised knowledge. Another key component for this age group is practical crafting activities, ensuring that the children have a tangible reminder of the session to take home.

Voluntary work

How can we be booked?

More protection through knowledge - our mission statement and also the fundamental concept of our work for the oceans and our planet. In today's society, we are offered more than enough opportunities to acquire knowledge in the various areas of our lives and on diverse topics. Sometimes, however, a small nudge in the "right" direction is still needed... and that is where we are happy to step in. We want to impart the knowledge that we require 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 believe us: topics arise time and again where 50 pairs of eyes suddenly stare in amazement at our presenters. Very frequently, we receive feedback on how eye-opening or "transformative" our presentations are, and we also demonstrate that protecting the environment can be highly enjoyable.

If you are interested in a lecture, please send us an email at 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

Get involved - for your parents and friends

You have understood everything and are already implementing it yourself – and then you look around and need ideas. Are you already committed to nature conservation, with the ocean being particularly 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? How do you gently guide them?

In our experience, the easiest way is to confront people with facts. For example, are people aware of how much plastic we produce that ultimately ends up in the sea? What is microplastic? Which fish do we eat? Which fish are caught industrially?

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

Anyone can help protect nature. It is not necessary to turn one's entire life upside down. Even small actions are beneficial. It is much easier to persuade people with minor adjustments than with a complete lifestyle overhaul.

Explain your perspective, the facts, and your objective calmly and objectively. Emotional appeals can potentially distract from your goal.

If you have questions for which you cannot find answers, or if you require supporting arguments, we are happy to assist you.

You can reach us via the contact functions on 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.