Environmental Science
The NRF-SAEON Grassland Node hosted its first science camp for grade 9 learners from June 18-21, 2024, at Mkuze Game Reserve. Nineteen learners and four teachers from various schools engaged in scientific inquiry, field experiments, and computer workshops. The camp aimed to develop scientific skills, critical thinking, and data analysis, fostering an appreciation for science and nature.
The Department of Science & Innovations in partnership with NRF-SAEON invites you to participate in the 2024 Ocean Competition for learners from grades R-12 based in South Africa.
Find out more about this exciting competition!
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!
NRF-SAEON Kid, Alutha Botha, from Nombulelo Secondary School, won a Gold Medal for his scientific project entitled Exploring Habitat Use by Juvenile Fishes Using Remote Underwater Videos, in the Environmental Science category.
Learn about South Africa’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)!
MPAs play an important role in protecting the marine biodiversity, ensuring that people can continue to benefit from the oceans in the future. They can be used to keep marine ecosystems functioning properly, to support fisheries sustainability and to protect the diversity of species living in our oceans.
“Ulwazi lokufunda ngolwandle kukuqonda kwempembelelo yolwandle kuwe – kunye nefuthe lakho elwandle.”
Data from weather stations is a valuable resource. This manual will take you through how to download the data, what variables have been recorded in your datasheet and some ideas on how you can use this data in the classroom.
Learn about different marine science careers and South Africa’s incredible marine biodiversity in isiZulu!
