Web Links
A series of useful web links to third party sites is provided below.
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The Frog Blog [Ireland]
The Frog Blog is a website created by Humphrey Jones and Jeremy Stone, science teachers of St. Columba's College, Dublin, Ireland. It aims to provide an online tool for the promotion of science within their school, and across the country.
Teachers mainly
Lough Boora Parklands [Ireland]
Lough Boora Parklands, a beautiful new landscape at the heart of Ireland, offers a unique visitor experience.
A range of activities ensures that there is something for every visitor. Roam the walkways and meadows and engage with this extraordinary landscape. Interact with art and nature in one location or use it as a place to take some exercise. Pursue your favourite hobby (cycling, angling, birdwatching, photography) or use it as an educational resource. Avail of our picnic facilities.
The visitors pavilion provides information about Lough Boora Parklands extraordinary past, as far back as 9,000 years ago, the unique flora and fauna, industrial peat harvesting and the artwork created in the parklands since 2002.
Lough Boora Parklands is open 365 days a year with open access for all.
Teachers and kids
Coxhoe Primary School - Curriculum Resources [UK]
Fantastic resource in all subjects at all levels. Hugely suitable for all classes using interactive whiteboards.
Mainly for Teachers
Follow the Fleet [Ireland]
This website aims to bring a world of maritime adventure, imagination and education to the class room. Its designed to complement & incorporate the SESE curriculum as set out in the primary education syllabus. Follow the Fleet 2008 has a host of features that can be utilised to convey concepts in geography, general science and history to pupils aged between 7 and 9.
Mainly for Children but Teachers will find useful
School Zone [Ireland]
A source of resources and information on the wide range of supplies available for teachers and parents in Ireland.
Mainly for Teachers
BBC Schools Science Clips [UK]
Excellent set of resources.
Mainly for Children but Teachers will find useful
Biology.ie and Nature Watch Ireland [Ireland]
People of all ages can map and learn about Ireland's flora and fauna on this interactive website.
Mainly for Children but Teachers will find useful
Blackrock Education Centre [Ireland]
Comprehensive set of make and do nature projects using recycled materials.
Mainly for Children but Teachers will find useful
Coillte - Learn about trees [Ireland]
Worksheets on trees for all classes in the primary school. Child friendly, well graded worksheets, simple access.
Mainly for Teachers but Children will find useful
Discover Science and Engineering Programme [Ireland]
science.ie is a resource for people of all ages who are interested in science. It includes information on science, engineering and technology events, activities, news, links and careers in Ireland.
Mainly for Teachers but Children will find useful
Edukate [Ireland]
A resource with lots of fun, interactive games covering a number of science topics.
Mainly for Children but Teachers will find useful
Enfo [Ireland]
Excellent resource for environmental education.
Mainly for Teachers but Children will find useful
EPA [Ireland]
Home of Ireland's Environmental Protection Agency, an independent public body which has a wide range of functions to protect the environment.
Mainly for Teachers but Children will find useful
ESB [Ireland]
Useful resources for the teaching of electricity.
Try Smart Spark's challenges
Mainly for Teachers but Children will find useful
Irish Peatland Conservation Council [Ireland]
Curriculum resources on the bog. Good on how to plan a field trip.
Mainly for Teachers
Marine Dimensions [Ireland]
An independent consultancy dedicated to knowledge, awareness and sustainability for the marine environment.
Mainly for Teachers but Children will find useful
NASA Kids [USA]
Great site for children interested in space, science, rockets, astronauts and the solar system. There is a teachers' corner.
Mainly for Children but Teachers will find useful
Physics.org [UK]
Great website for physics questions, physics in everyday life. You register and give your level of physics and get answers to questions at the appropriate level.
Be sure to check out their great 'Physics Tricks' section as well [NB: Flash Player 8 required]!
Mainly for Teachers but Children will find useful
Planet Aqua [Ireland]
Planet Aqua aims to raise awareness of the aquatic environment. The site contains a downloadable teacher's manual to help deliver the primary school SESE Science Curriculum using aquatic examples which is aimed at 5th and 6th class students, a virtual exhibition and a regional directory.
Mainly for Teachers but Children will find useful
Planet Science [UK]
Good site with lots of activities and ideas for children, teachers and parents.
Mainly for Children but Teachers will find useful
Roger Frost's website [UK]
Excellent for ideas for ICT and science, good for suppliers of software.
Mainly for Teachers
Room 108 - Primary Science [Canada]
Lots of free (and fun!) interactive science games.
Mainly for Children but Teachers will find useful
Science With Me [USA]
Bright ideas for teaching science to young children. [Please note - subscription required to view content].
Mainly for Parents/Teachers
Sci-Spy [Ireland]
This excellent resource has lots of information and activities for 5th and 6th class students.
Mainly for Students but Teachers will find useful
SCIcentre Primary Science Self Study Materials [UK]
Useful background science for primary teachers developed for self-study.
Mainly for Teachers
ScoilNet [Ireland]
The main Irish website for education.
Mainly for Teachers but Children will find useful
Scope [Ireland]
SCOPE - the TV show that loves science, engineering and technology. Full details of the show week by week are available here, with loads more information on the events, celebrities and cutting edge technology covered on the show. There are also fun competitions and test-yourself quizzes.
Mainly for Children but Teachers will find useful
SEI [Ireland]
Home of Sustainable Energy Ireland, the country's national energy authority.
Mainly for Teachers
Something Fishy [Ireland]
Learn about water and fish in Ireland.
Mainly for Children but Teachers will find useful
Teachernet - Primary Science Resources [UK]
UK reference site for primary science an excellent resource for teachers.
Mainly for Teachers
Teaching Ideas for Primary teachers [UK]
An excellent resource for primary teachers, all subjects including science.
Mainly for Teachers
The Exploratorium, San Francisco [USA]
The site of the world famous science museum. Plenty of resources for teachers and children look for the Science Snacks.
Mainly for Teachers but Children will find useful
Try Science [USA]
Great science ideas, good teacher page.
Mainly for Teachers but Children will find useful
Upton Noble School [UK]
The 'Science' section provides great resources for teachers.
Mainly for Teachers.
Mainly for Teachers
Using web-based resources in Primary Science [UK]
Good portal for primary science and ICT. All resources are matched to the English curriculum.
Mainly for Teachers
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