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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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Marine iguanas sitting on branch
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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Fieldwork on San Cristobal island
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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HMS Beagle in the Straits of Magellan
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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Scalloped hammerhead sharks in the Galapagos Marine Reserve
History History of Galapagos

Pirates, Privateers and perilous seas

This activity introduces students to the pirates and privateers who visited Galapagos and their reasons for doing so. Resources in English.
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Geography Geographical technology

Tracking ocean giants using GIS

This activity shows how modern technology is used to monitor and track whale sharks in the Galapagos Marine Reserve. Resources in English.
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Attaching a GPS tracker to a Galapagos giant tortoise
Geography Geographical technology

Science in the field: Using GPS tagging

This activity explains how the Galapagos tortoises have adapted to their environment, how and why tortoises are tracked and the importance of analysing results. Resources in English.
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Galapagos giant tortoise crossing dirt road, Santa Cruz
Geography Geographical technology

Digital technology: Data analysis of tortoise migration

This activity introduces students to digital technology data and how it is used to improve our understanding of species and be interpreted to investigate tortoise migration. Resources in English.
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
Geography Sustainability

Sustainable Development Goal activities for Galapagos

This activity explores some of the Global Sustainable Development Goals and their importance and relevance to the Galapagos Islands. Resources in Spanish.
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Galapagos storybooks

Our educational storybooks - 'Marti the Hammerhead Shark', 'Tessa the Giant Tortoise' and 'Alberto the Waved Albatross' - bring the conservation of the Galapagos Islands to life for young readers.

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