Discover Coral Reefs School Program
Reef Relief provides free marine science lessons to teachers with groups of 10 or more learners aged preK-12th grade. These lessons are offered virtually (worldwide) or in person (Monroe County, FL ONLY), consisting of a live presentation, optional activities to further their knowledge on the subject, and a Q&A session with one of Reef Relief’s experienced educators. Lessons are designed to support the current curriculum and satisfy numerous state standards. Since 2013, this program has reached over 80,000 students. For more information please see below, or email [email protected].
Click here to request a free visit during the 2024-2025 school year!
Lesson requests are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the school year.
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Testimonials
“Reef Relief is a vital resource to not only my fifth grade students at GAE, but to their community as well. Their education program provides our students with exciting, hands-on experiences that connect what they learn in the classroom to the unique environment around them. Because of Reef Relief’s efforts, every year my students get to learn about the importance of protecting the reef, its biodiversity and the surrounding ecosystem. Reef Relief helps us become better stewards to our environment. We LOVE Reef Relief!“
~Ms. Boyle, 5th Grade Science Teacher, Gerald Adams Elementary – Monroe County School District (In Person Participant)
“My students had so much fun learning about sea turtles. They were engaged throughout the entire lesson and wanted to ask more questions about how they survive. I can’t wait to have Reef Relief come back next school year!” ~Elizabeth Brazelton, 1st and 2nd Grade, Briarlake Elementary, Dekalb County GA (Virtual Participant)
“The virtual lessons given by Reef Relief are a great way to introduce marine ecosystems to students who live in land-locked areas.” ~Kristen Aguanno, 6-8th grades, Sonoran Science Academy, Arizona (Virtual Participant)
“Reef Relief is able to come into any classroom and teach content that is very appealing to students and intrigues students to develop a deeper understanding about science and our environment where we live.” ~Ryan Stamey, 1st Grade, Poinciana Elementary School – Monroe County School District (In Person Participant)
All lessons are provided free of charge to increase accessibility of marine science education as part of Reef Relief’s Marine Science for All initiative. Any donations that are able to be made directly support our programming and are greatly appreciated.
