We offer a range of presentations, extended programs and research opportunities to help compliment your visit to UnderWater World and enhance your students learning.
Classroom-Style Presentations
Our Classroom-Style Presentations were created due to the overwhelming demand from groups wanting a more focused discussion from one of our expert Education Officers. These 15-45 minute presentations can be added to any guided or self-guided Day Visit program and teachers have the option to select a topic of your choice or pick from one of our existing presentations; Dangerous Marine Creatures, Aquatic Ecology or Aquarium and Marine Science Careers.
• Dangerous Marine Creatures
A popular presentation is designed to teach your students about some of the most venomous and poisonous animals in the ocean, how to respect these animals and how to protect themselves when visiting the beach or swimming in the ocean. Includes basic first aid tips and is the perfect accompaniment to any one of our secondary programs or as a lead up to your next marine-based field trip. Suitable for students in Years 8 to 12.
• Aquatic Ecology
A presentation outlining the diverse marine and freshwater aquatic ecosystems of Australia, students will discover the different aspects that make up these unique environments. Suitable for Years 7 to 12, this presentation makes a great addition to our Aquatic Ecosystems or Aquatic Communities programs.
• Aquarium and Marine Science Careers
This presentation is designed to help teach your students about the variety of careers available within aquariums and the Marine Science field. Led by one of our qualified Education Officers, this presentation provides unique insights into working in an aquarium environment and provides a variety of helpful tips on how to become a Marine Biologist.
Behind the Scenes Tour Add-On
This exclusive guided tour through our back-of-house area gives your students an insight to the work that goes on behind the scenes of UnderWater World. They will learn about quarantine procedures, rehabilitation of sick animals and all about diving. Suitable for all year levels, tours can be cancelled at any time due to animal emergencies, can only be added onto a fully-guided tour.
Extended Rocky Shore Programs
Combines your fully-guided Day Visit of UnderWater World with one of
the following, one hour Rocky Shore Programs at Mooloolaba Beach:
• Rocky Shore Ramble (Year 1 to 4)
During this fun and informative ‘ramble’ students will be taken to the
Mooloolaba Beach to explore the rocky shore and to learn about while
taking part in an environmental beach clean-up. This program is
offered in conjunction with any fully-guided day visit and is suitable for
students in years 1 to 4. Click here to view our compatible programs.
• Rocky Shore Explorer (Year 4 to 7)
This program will take your explorers to Mooloolaba Beach where they
will learn about the ecology of rocky shore habitats and conduct their
own scientific research survey. One of our expert Education Officers
will teach them how to use scientific equipment in order to find out
more about the animals and plants that live there. This program is
offered in conjunction with any fully-guided day visit and is suitable for
years 4 to 7. Click here to view our compatible programs.
• Rocky Shore Researcher (Year 8 – 12)
Students will learn how to research rocky shore habitats, the life forms
that inhabit them, and the adaptations necessary for survival. They will
also gain practical experience while conducting an ecological survey.
This program is offered in conjunction with any fully-guided day visit
and is suitable for years 8 to 10. Click here to view our compatible
programs.
Extended Researcher Pass
Extend your time with us with our Extended Researcher Pass! (Day
visit + 1 month pass) Whether it's encompassing Extended
Experimental Investigation (EEI) or research for an assignment,
UnderWater World can tailor to you and your students needs. It
includes a fully-guided day visit, Behind the Scenes tour, one month
pass for each student (with discounts on value adds, merchandise
and more) and access to ‘real world’ mentors for the life of their pass.
Choose from a range of topics:
• Animal Behaviour
Through an introduction to core concepts under-pinning the study of
animal behaviour, your students will identify the influences of
adaptations and the environment through decision-making, research,
data collection and report-writing. The animal behaviour program
allows students to learn about the welfare, husbandry, conditioning
and training requirements of captive animals. Suitable for Years 11 &
12.
• Classification
Using the month-long researcher pass, students will be assigned to
two different animals to study over four weeks and write a report on
their classification differences and similarities to produce a
justification as to why and how organisms are classified. Suitable for
Years 11 & 12.
• Tourism
Students will undertake and extended investigation in tourism at
UnderWater World and find out what it takes to be one of the most
popular tourist attractions on the Sunshine Coast. Students will
experience the aquarium through the eyes of a tourist by researching,
observing, and assessing the day-day operations of the aquarium.
Suitable for Years 8-12.