Discover Primary Science

e-Newsletter

Welcome to the Seventeenth e-Newsletter from the Discover Primary Science Programme and the first for the 2009 - 2010 school year!


Read on below to learn about recent events related to the DPS programme, as well as our usual assortment of articles and reviews.


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Programme Updates
There are changes afoot, with an alteration to the Awards of Science and Maths Excellence structure, and the addition of new maths activities to the site. Find out more inside.

Link to article and video on National Sea Life Centre
National Sea Life Centre, Bray
National SEA LIFE Bray is one of the country's largest all-weather Marine and Freshwater Zoos. A collection of over 90 species of underwater animals is displayed in a range of exciting exhibits. Our video offers a sample of the wonders children can see when they visit.
Link to article about the Web of Stars project
Website review: Web of Stars
Learn about this sister city project taking place between Cork and San Francisco in the Blackrock Castle Observatory.


Link to article about Science Spin magazine
Science Spin
Science Spin, Ireland's science, discovery and nature magazine has now launched an online virtual turn-the-page edition of its magazine.

Link to article about Patents Office - Junior Inventor 2010 competition
Patents Office -Junior Inventor 2010
The Patents Office are running their successful Junior Inventor competition again in 2010. Read on to find out more.

Link to article about Marine Institute Competition
Marine Institute Competition
The Marine Institute is running a fantastic competition, which you can enter by answering some simple questions. Lots of hints given! A visit from the mobile aquarium and a talk to the winning school is the great prize.

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