Welcome to
Coastineers
Coastineers Learning combines STEM, geology and geography KS3 learning and GCSE principles. We are passionate about the coast and coastal management, specialising in interactive geography practicals and demonstrations. We know not all students can get to the coast, so we take the coast to them.
About Coastineers
Kellie Fisher
Kellie Fisher
Kellie Fisher
I've lived and worked on the coast for most of my life and I'm passionate about geography as well as geology. I love coastal cliffs and what they can tell us about our Earth's history. I'm a Chartered Geotechnical Engineer with a specific interest in coastal management.
I've worked for the Environment Agency for 8 years and delivered learning as a STEM Ambassador as well as in partnership with the Royal Institution and Brunel University. Before joining the Environment Agency I worked in Australia as a consultant, on a variety of infrastructure projects, including landfill design and highway upgrades, on the east coast of New South Wales.
In 2018 I was approached by a group of geography teachers following a presentation and workshop at a conference, to ask whether I had considered sharing my material online for schools. Guy and I started working up some ideas, using our experience in flood and coastal risk management, focused on interactive demonstrations and practicals. Accessibility is really important to Coastineers and practicals which demonstrate physical processes in the classroom allow us to bring the coast to all students.
Guy Cooper
Kellie Fisher
Kellie Fisher
I grew up on the Essex coast and as a keen rower I love to be out on the water. As a Chartered Environmentalist I'm also fascinated by coastal biodiversity and marine life.
I have worked for the Environment Agency for over 20 years and been a flood warning duty officer for 17 years. Flood warnings are an important way to reduce the impact of flooding to communities. I use my knowledge of our coast to help coordinate the Environment Agency's response to tidal surges and undertook this role on the east coast of England in 2007, 2013 and 2017.
Through my career I have seen how important it is to engage a younger audience on the challenges of future coastal change, including sea level rise. Whilst Kellie can often be found working on a Coastineers lesson plan, I make the Coastineers demonstrations, models and practicals. By putting our different academic backgrounds together and our joint passion for the coast, we have been able to devise a variety of products which mimic natural, physical processes. We love sharing our expertise and excitement for the coast so we look forward to meeting you online, in the classroom or at the coast.
what we offer
Lesson Plans
Demonstrations & Models
Demonstrations & Models
Our lesson plans combine science, engineering, geology and geography KS3 learning and GCSE principles. They are adaptable and interactive for a variety of age groups.
Demonstrations & Models
Demonstrations & Models
Demonstrations & Models
We specialise in interactive geography practicals and demonstrations. All of our models demonstrate real natural processes and can be made by STEM clubs with basic equipment.
Online Learning
Demonstrations & Models
Online Learning
All of our models are demonstrated on our YouTube channel so if you can't make an actual model, students can still see the practical in class. Kellie and Guy are also available via videoconferencing software to speak to class.
Learning Days
Learning Days
Online Learning
Coastineers are available for workshops and learning days at your school or online. We have a comprehensive range of lessons and interactive activities on all things coast. Please get in touch to book.
Site Visits
Learning Days
Site Visits
Coastineers can meet you at the coast for field work or guided tours. We have extensive knowledge of coastal management, coastal processes as well as the East Anglian and South coast, please get in touch to find out more.
Speakers
Learning Days
Site Visits
Coastineers aren't just a specialist learning team, we also work in coastal management with professional organisations, partners and communities. If you'd like a Coastineer to meet your students and discuss careers or speak at your event, please get in touch.
Questions?
If you have a query about our products or would like to discuss booking a session please get in touch
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