PLACE-BASED LEARNING
Discover the story of Purple Island.
Connect the mangrove landscape with Qatar’s coastal heritage, fishing, pearling and the island’s historical associations.
What students can explore
Qatar’s maritime heritage
Explore how coastal communities depended on the sea for livelihoods and trade.
Purple dye heritage
Introduce the island’s connection with historical purple dye production, placing it in a wider heritage context.
Nature meets history
Combine a guided field visit with observations of mangroves, wildlife and local coastal geography.
Designed around your curriculum and group.
Programme emphasis can be adapted for social studies, local history and cross-curricular learning. Historical claims and activity locations should be confirmed for each visit.
Bring learning beyond the classroom.
Share the year group, curriculum or award objectives, approximate student numbers and preferred dates. AquaSports can discuss a suitable itinerary.
AquaSports · School programme draft for review · activities subject to confirmation