Experiential Educational Sailing for School Students – “The Floating Laboratory” on the Queen of Sheba Boat
A perfect combination of nature, exploration, and experiential learning during a cruise on the Sea of Galilee – all aboard the
“Queen of Sheba” boat, as part of “The Floating Laboratory” – an educational science program by איגוד ערים כינרת. שייט חינוכי לבתי ספר בכנרת מציע הזדמנות חינוכית ייחודית.
About the activity:
“The Floating Laboratory” – an educational sailing program lasting an hour and a half, accompanied by the instructors of the Association
of Kinneret Cities, combining active and experiential learning in the fields of environmental science, biology, geography,
chemistry, and ecology. The students explore the Sea of Galilee using professional equipment – sampling water
and the seabed, examine microorganisms under a microscope, conduct environmental measurements, and engage in a hands-on experience
ייחודית בלב האגם. שייט חינוכי לבתי ספר בכנרת מעודד חקר ומודעות סביבתית.
The activity is tailored to the age, educational background, and learning objectives of the school – in full coordination with
the educational staff.
Programs tailored for schools:
Elementary schools:
Field days for elementary schools are designed to expose students to the fascinating world of the Sea of Galilee in a way
that is experiential and enriching. The activity includes:
Learning through experience and hands-on activities.
A combination of optional walking, experiments, games, and puzzles.
היכרות עם הכינרת כבית גידול טבעי והשפעות האדם על האקוסיסטמה. במסגרת שייט חינוכי לבתי ספר בכנרת, אנו מציעים מפגש מקרוב עם הטבע והלמידה.
Team-building activities that teach environmental responsibility.
It is also possible to include field days for parents and children that promote sustainability and environmental conservation.
Middle and high schools:
For upper grades, more in-depth field days are offered, tailored to specific areas of study:
Biology – Measurement and analysis of abiotic and biotic factors, introduction to animals and plants
האופייניים לכנרת, והתאמותיהם לסביבה במסגרת שייט חינוכי בכנרת.
Chemistry – Students perform laboratory tests on water samples: dissolved oxygen levels, nitrite, nitrate,
ammonia, acidity, and more.
Environmental science – Exposure to human impact on a unique ecosystem, environmental dilemmas, and management
of the upper water basin.
Geography – Studying the Sea of Galilee as a water reservoir with regional and national significance: tourism, settlement, water
in international agreements, and more.
How does it work?
1
The activity is guided by professional instructors with academic education and extensive experience
in environmental educational guidance from the Kinneret Cities Association
2
After prior coordination with the educational staff, a preparatory lesson is delivered, including a presentation, information
ומאמרים. זהו חלק חשוב בתוכנית שייט חינוכי לבתי ספר בכנרת.
3
During the cruise – students receive worksheets and data collection sheets and engage in sampling
מהכינרת בעצמם. פעולת הלמידה בשייט חינוכי לבתי ספר בכנרת מעניקה להם חשיפה מעמיקה לטבע.
4
לאחר הסיור ניתן להשלים דוחות וניתוח הנתונים עם המדריכים. זהו אלמנט חשוב בשייט חינוכי בכנרת ולהשלמת התהליך החינוכי.
