Educational resources

Science Wildlife studies

The Marine Iguana magazine

Welcome to Galapagos Conservation Trust’s Marine Iguana magazine. Discover more about one of the most iconic animals of Galapagos – the marine iguana. Resource in English.

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Science Science through storytelling

Marti the Hammerhead shark - ESL

This set of resources supports the Marti the Hammerhead Shark storybook and the learning of English by introducing basic English activities linked to the characters and images in the story.

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Science Science through storytelling

Tessa the Giant Tortoise - ESL

This set of resources supports the Tessa the Giant Tortoise storybook and English learning by introducing basic English activities linked to the characters and images in the story.

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Science Science through storytelling

Marti the Hammerhead shark

This resource introduces students to the Marti the Hammerhead Shark storybook. Through six activities, students will learn about sharks and their home. Resources in English and Spanish.

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Science Evolution and genetics

Genetics, taxonomy and marine iguanas

In this activity (suitable for GCSE students), students will use genetic data to identify subspecies of marine iguana and understand how this data can help conservation efforts. Resources in English.

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Science Ecology and the environment

Biological sampling

In this activity (suitable for GCSE students) students will learn about different sampling methods and how they can help protect vulnerable species such as marine iguanas. Resources in English.

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Dr. Sylvia Earle and Salome Buglass, Marine Ecologist at the Charles Darwin Foundation are traveling down in the submersible for an exploratory dive in the twilight zone a couple of miles off Wolf Island © Rolex/Franck Gazzola

History History of Galapagos

Advances in technology and exploration

This activity allows students to explore advances in technology and exploration since the time of Darwin. Resources in English.

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History History of Galapagos

Changes over time: Darwin's kit list

This activity investigates science during Darwin’s time and now. Students are introduced to the scientific equipment Darwin had on board ‘The Beagle’ and consider its purpose. Resources in English.

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History History of Galapagos

Changes over time: How did Darwin preserve specimens

In this activity students will have the opportunity to investigate how animal and plant specimens were preserved during the time of Darwin’s voyage. Resources in English.

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History History of Galapagos

Meet the crew of the HMS Beagle

This activity allows students to investigate the role and responsibilities of crew members on board The Beagle and what it would be like to live and work on board such a ship. Resources in English.

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