Environmental Science
Scientific resources are developed for beneficiaries to access knowledge and skills through self-directed learning to develop scientific competencies.
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.
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
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.
Discover how young creatives from across South Africa are using art to raise awareness about our ocean and meet our 2025/2026 Ocean Art Competition winners.
From innovative coding challenges to rocky shore explorations, the NRF-SAEON Elwandle Node hosted an inspiring three-day Grade 10 camp at Pine Lodge Resort in Gqeberha. Learners from across the Eastern Cape dived into hands-on science, citizen science platforms like iNaturalist, and creative ocean storytelling — strengthening their ocean literacy while discovering how science connects to real-world challenges and their own communities.
The Blue Schools Ocean Literacies workshop engaged Grade 10 and 11 learners in exploring the ocean beyond biology and conservation. Using arts-based methods, learners shared their own stories, perspectives, and relationships with the ocean, helping to broaden ocean literacy through social science and creative approaches.