Why Register?
Teachers who have already attended a training day are registered with the Programme - you do not need to register again.
Discover Primary Science (DPS) is the national programme to foster interest in science and engineering among children in primary schools. Participating schools carry out a range of science activities in the classroom and are also encouraged to undertake additional explorative activities and projects.
The classroom activity pack is available to all participating schools and contains teachers’ guidelines on 31 science activities, all of which support the SESE curriculum and some include explicit links to the curriculum. Teachers attend a hands-on induction day, where they learn about undertaking the activities in the classroom. An Award of Science Excellence is available to schools that go beyond basic participation and carry out a minimum requirement of additional explorative activities.
Resources and Support
- Hands-on induction day
- A pack of 31 easy-to-follow prescribed science activities, aimed primarily at 8-12 year olds, though some activities are also suitable for junior classes. All activities can be used to develop primary science lessons. This activity pack will be available in the Irish language this year.
- Guidelines and clear instructions for each activity.
- Easy to source equipment lists.
- Helpful hints for teachers and explanations of the science background for each activity.
- Explanations of how activities link to the curriculum.
- A network of Discover Primary Science Centres will offer exciting programmes to visiting Discover Primary Science Schools.
- A dedicated website (www.primaryscience.ie) which will profile schools, introduce new activities and provide a members only section for registered teachers.
- Regular electronic newsletters which will give information pertinent to science in primary schools and promote relevant science events.
