SAEON

Environmental Science Education Programmes

Science Resources

Scientific resources are developed for beneficiaries to access knowledge and skills through self-directed learning to develop scientific competencies.  

Science Camps

Learners are hosted for a week of fun, hands-on science, where they conduct their mini-research projects and learn all about data gathering, analysis and presentation.

Educator workshops

Educators are encouraged and equipped to creatively teach science and incorporate monitoring and data gathering exercises in the classroom. SAEON runs teacher training workshops, awareness events, school visits and assists with the development of teaching resources and worksheets

Science Competitions

The SAEON Kids competition encourages learners to be curious and develop innovative environmental science projects.  The iNaturalist competition enables learners to explore their surroundings and collect biodiversity data. 

Latest Science Education News

News

Marine Science Grade 10 Camp: 30 June- 2 July 2025

The Grade 10 Marine Science Camp, organized by NRF-SAEON, offered learners a dynamic and hands-on exploration of marine science at the Willows Resort in Port Elizabeth, the programme combined fieldwork, technology, and collaborative projects to deepen learners’ understanding of marine ecosystems and scientific research.

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Competitions

Blue Schools 2025

Come find out more about Blue Schools! 🌊📚 It’s an ocean literacy program aimed at grades 6 to 11s. It’s open to everyone, even if you don’t live by the ocean!

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