by admin | Aug 9, 2011 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Infants, Science, Science, SPHE, SPHE
This sign for the classroom or for the school building in general is designed to encourage pupils to conserve electricity by turning off lights. It uses the motto: “LOLO – Last Out, Lights Off”. It can also be used for the energy flag in the Green Schools Programme....
by admin | Jul 4, 2011 | 5th/6th, Drama-, History, Oral Work
This is an oral language game that can be tied in with a unit of work on war in history. In each set, there are eight cards with the name of an occupation written on them. The idea is that you explain to pupils that there has been an outbreak of war in your area… Log...
by admin | Jun 30, 2011 | 5th/6th, History
I recently found these in some old roll books in school, some dating back to the 1870’s. I’m not sure, but I’m presuming that they are old-style school reports. They appear to be for pupils in 5th and 6th class. Again, I’m not sure when exactly they were used....
by admin | Jun 14, 2011 | History, Resources Websites
The Heritage in Schools scheme aims to engage children in learning about their shared heritage in a creative, engaging way. Education is at the heart of The Heritage Council’s work programme. With knowledge comes a greater sense of responsibility and appreciation of...
by admin | Jun 14, 2011 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, History, Powerpoint
Powerpoint presentation on famous people from modern times, but mostly famous people from throughout history. Historical figures include Florence Nightingale, John F. Kennedy, Marie Curie, Vincent Van Gogh, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, William Shakespeare, Thomas Edison....
by admin | Jun 13, 2011 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, History, Powerpoint
Powerpoint presentation on the history surrounding the evolution of the telephone – from the earliest discovery of Alexander Graham Bell to the mobile phones of today. Suggestions for follow-up work are also included. Source: Joan Dollard (.ppt file 2.11MB) Download...
