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EDUCATION PROGRAMMES          Photos: Ken Eaton & Jenni Courtney  

SHARK CENTRE, KELP AND MARINE WILDERNESS

More info:  079 253 8045   mcarnegie@telkomsa.net
 

Since May 2008 I have been working at the Save Our Seas Shark Centre at Kalk Bay and also for KELP (Kelp Environmental Learning Project) at Kommetjie. I helped develop a programme at the Shark centre and I also developed a programme for KELP with my brother which ties in with the SC education programme. I am now  developing a marine wilderness programme and plan surfing and snorkeling for the future.

If you would like to visit The Shark Centre or would like me to do a rock pool, KELP or Wilderness lesson at another venue please contact me.   SAVE OUR SEAS SHARK CENTRE The shark centre programme is about three hours and is suitable for school groups of different ages. We can adapt the basic programme and have catered for a variety of visitors including student teachers over the past two years. We can also cater for birthday parties.     Feedback from a mother of 8 - Homeschool Shark Centre Outing The cost is R15 per person but children from disadvantaged backgrounds may arrange to visit free. Children's parties R25 per person. The KELP lesson as explained in the section below the Shark Centre lesson can also be held at the Shark Centre at a cost of R30 per person. For more info see the KELP section below.   1   Shark lesson - About 30 mins. This is a basic lesson which is adapted to suit different ages and backgrounds. a) What is a shark - Difference between sharks and bony fishes. b) Importance of sharks - Importance in the food chain as apex predators c) History of sharks d) Threats to sharks - Overfishing and environmental degradation. e) Truth about sharks - Shark diversity. Large percentage of harmless species. f) Safety and sharks g) What can we do to help shark conservation?   2   Rock Pool lesson - About 45 mins (Touch pools when conditions are unsuitable) a) Kids learn about basic rock pool life - Care of creatures is emphasized. b) food web - Importance of small creatures in the food chain. c) Safety on the rocks and shore. d) Tides and Rocky shore Zones. e) Free to explore f) What can we do to help marine life?   3   Movie about Sharks - 20 mins + a) Maxines Journey -  Movie about Ragged tooth shark Maxine. b) Sharks in Deep Trouble c) Childrens movies   4   Activities a) Colouring in exercise for young kids b) Food chain exercise for older kids. c) There are a variety of activities to choose from.   For more info see SOS Shark Centre page.     K.E.L.P.  -  KELP ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING PROJECT The KELP lesson can be adapted to suit the requirements of various groups. It can be done at various venues. At the Shark Centre for R30 per person and at other venues including children's parties for R500. Feedback from mum of 7+1 - Kelp homeschool outing PAINT YOUR OWN KELP VUVUZELA   1   Introduction - About 20 mins a) Show finished Vuvuzela examples. Info about the KELP project. b) Brief history of kelp horns and vuvuzelas c) Movie about life in the Kelp forests - 10 mins   2   Beach Outing a) Rock pool lesson about basic creatures and their links to kelp and sharks. b) Learn about kelp and life in the kelp forests.     c) Check life in the holdfasts of frehly washed up kelp.     d) Learn about creatures on the high shore and the life cycles involving kelp.     e) Collect suitable kelp pieces from which to make vuvuzelas.   3   Painting exercise       a) Cut kelp pieces to suitable shape.     b) Paint vuvuzela as you like.       2   Conclusion        a) Consolidate what we have learned about kelp. What can we do to help sea life.     e) Vuvu blowing contest. For more info check the KELP page

MARINE WILDERNESS MARINE WILDERNESS EDUCATION PROGRAMME 5 June 2010 - World Environment Day - Cape Point Earthchild Outing The Shark Centre and KELP lessons have been developed further to include an outing to Cape Point reserve. Here people can experience the lessons above in a more remote setting. This can also include a hike along the coast with real wilderness trail qualities. If you are interested in attending courses dealing with marine wildlife and wilderness issues or if you would like to know more please contact me. I am developing trails and classes at the moment and would welcome any requests to do these outings. CAPE POINT MARINE WILDERNESS OUTING 1   4 km walk from Gifkommetjie to Platboom along the Atlantic where the rock pool life, kelp forests, windfall kelp, birds and wildlife can be explored in a remote beautiful wilderness setting (This section can be shortened or omitted if necessary) 2.5 hours   2   The group travels to Bordjiesrif on the False Bay side. Here a rock pool, shark or kelp lesson can be done at the education centre. BASIC SHARK PROGRAMME - See the Save Our Seas Shark Centre programme above PAINT YOUR OWN VUVUZELA - See the Kelp Environmental Learning Project lesson above. 1 to 2 hours as requested (Lessons can be adapted as required)   3   Once the lesson is completed the group can enjoy the tidal pool, rock pools, beach, braai facilities etc Cape Point is not far off for those wishing to visit the point itself.       For more information see the Marine Wilderness page   SURFING WILDLIFE EDUCATION   I have been working at surfing events with SOS promoting marine conservation and have developed some ideas of doing education classes with surfers, lifeguards etc. I helped at a surf school arranged by Glen Bee where I assisted with surfing lessons and did a rock pool and Kelp lesson. Surf School Day 1 and 2 (Thurs 24 and Fri 25 June 2010) Surf School Day 3 (Sat 26 June 2010)

Michael Carnegie  +27 21 783 0550   mcarnegie@telkomsa.net
36 Lighthouse Road, Kommetjie, 7975, Cape Town, SA