Build your own underwater glider
Grade: 8 –10
No of learners per workshop: 35
Time required: 1.5 – 2 hours depending on level of learners
Cost: R7.50 per learner
In this workshop learners will build a resurfacing glider and learn about buoyancy, Newton’s laws and other factors that enable a craft to move through water. Learners will also gain insight into underwater exploration and how it is used in ACEP.
In this workshop learners will use craft knives, glue guns and follow directions from a diagram and in so doing allows for assessment of Technology learning areas.
Requirements: working plug points and workbenches.
Build your Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV)
Grade: 7 – 8
No of learners per workshop: 35
Time required: 1 – 1.5 hours depending on level of learners
Cost: R30.00 per learner
ROV’s are used to explore the ocean depths and in this workshop learners will use a 2 litre plastic bottle and propeller to build their own ROV (please note they do not build the electronics). Learners will gain insight into Newton’s Laws, movement of an object through water, underwater exploration and how these are used in ACEP.
In this workshop learners will use craft knives, glue guns and follow directions from a diagram and in so doing allows for assessment of Technology learning areas. Learners will also have an ROV that can be assessed at the end of the workshop.
Requirements: Working Plug points and workbenches.
Ocean Currents and El Nino
The mixing of warm and cold water drives Ocean currents and El Nino. In this workshop learners get the opportunity to see for themselves the effect of warm and cold water in the oceans and how these relate to climate. Learners will also get the opportunity to see what effect salinity has on the density of the seawater.
This workshop will meet the Natural Science Assessment Standards: Scientific Information (Grade 8 AS2 & AS3 and Grade 9 AS2).
Careers Video
Grade: 8 –12
No of learners: max 40
Time requirements: 1.5 – 2 hours
Cost: R3.50 per learner
ACEP has produced a careers video focusing on careers in the marine environment. The sections focus on careers in harbours and ports; careers in shipping, careers in the physical sciences i.e. oceanography and careers in the biological sciences i.e. marine biology. In this workshop one section will be used as the focus (depending on your requirements). Learners will watch the video relating to the focus area and then do the activities for that section.
This workshop would meet Life Orientation Outcomes and Assessment Standards.
Requirements: TV & video machine OR data projector