Lusitania

Lusitania

The issue of the Lusitania is quite topical at the moment as May 7th this year marked the 100th anniversary of its sinking off the coast of Cork during World War I. This historical event precipitated the involvement of the US in the war. This Powerpoint resource gives...
Caring For Our World Quiz

Caring For Our World Quiz

This Powerpoint resource is a quiz on environmental sustainability which is suitable for 4th-6th classes. It was compiled by pupils of Glencullen NS as part of their Irish Aid Awards Project. Source: Kathleen Byrne (.ppt file 611 KB) Download File… RegisterThis...
Ireland: Province and County Test

Ireland: Province and County Test

This Powerpoint presentation consists of an editable geography test based on the provinces and counties of Ireland. The teacher should place the animated discs on the desired province/county before running the presentation. The position of the animated discs can be...
The Secret Life of the Shannon

The Secret Life of the Shannon

Filmed over a two year period, The Secret Life of the Shannon, a Crossing the Line production in association with RTÉ, is a natural history two-part documentary series broadcast recently on RTÉ. It brings viewers on a truly spectacular journey along the River Shannon,...
Mosquito Bites

Mosquito Bites

To mark World Health Day (April 7th) and World Malaria Day (April 25th) earlier this year, the Irish aid agency GOAL developed Mosquito Bites, a resource for primary schools to help pupils learn about malaria. The resource is closely linked to the SESE Geography...
Design A Bridge Project

Design A Bridge Project

To coincide with Engineers’ Week which takes place this week, this is a project aimed at pupils in senior classes. Pupils are required to design and make a bridge based on their own personal creativity and research of designs of famous bridges. This is a...