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Discover Science Centres Visit: Oceanics Surf School, Tramore
Surf's Up as Fenore National School visit Oceanics Surf School & Marine Education Centre in Tramore. Watch as the class explore the coastline before taking to the water.
To find out more visit www.oceanics.ie/
Discover Science Centres News
Below you'll find the latest news from our Discover Centres. You can also sign up directly with your local centres for regular updates by visiting their page on the DPSM website
Click on a province below to find out what's going on near you.
MUNSTER
CIT Blackrock Castle
CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory will host two ESERO Ireland / DPSM teacher CPD summer courses this July. For senior classes (3rd-6th) we will host "Maths: it is Rocket Science!" and for Infant/Junior classes, "Junior Rocket Scientists! Space Science as a Cross-Curricular Theme." The courses will both be held 1st-5th July.
Contact
info@bco.ie
www.bco.ie
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LEINSTER
Castlecomer Discovery Park
It’s been another busy year here for the Education team at Castlecomer Discovery Park, with the introduction of our new education modules;
- Maths & Numeracy Trail: bringing maths to life in a fun environment, utilising the park woodland to explore numeracy, shapes, patterns, ratio etc.
- Geology & Rocks: learning the basics of geology using samples and maps, exploration of rock cycles, and discovering significant geological periods.
- Weather & Climate: with fun experiments on weather phenomena with a design and make approach. All this in addition to existing programmes and recreational activities.
Contact
Bookings 056 4440707
www.discoverypark.ie/
The Rediscovery Centre, Ballymun
The Rediscovery Centre will be running a series of Our Natural Heritage workshops for Heritage Week in conjunction with Kildare Libraries from Wednesday 27th August to Friday 29th August. The workshops are suitable for children of primary school age. Please contact Kildare Libraries to book.
We are now taking bookings for fun and creative 1 day workshops as part of kids summer camps, and can include themes such as:
- Biodiversity e.g. mini-beast hunt, bird-feeders, terrariums
- Arts and Crafts using Waste and Litter: e.g. paper-making, jewellery making
- Energy & Circuits: e.g. wind turbines, hydro-powered lift, rockets
2014/2015 School Year: Get ahead of the pack and book your workshops for the new school year!.
Contact
Bookings 01 842 9811
education@rediscoverycentre.ie
www.rediscoverycentre.ie
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ULSTER
Glenveagh National Park
Due to its on-going growth and success the Education Programme at Glenveagh National Park has moved into new premises this month. The Bridge House, an old cottage in the park, dating back to 1859 will now provide 2 classroom style spaces for school groups to follow up their nature walks and field work, as well as a library and training facilities. Outside, the garden will be enhanced to provide a hands-on learning area where groups can learn more about wildlife gardening and carry out insect, bird and small mammal surveys.
Contact
Bookings 0761 002 693
Clare Bromley
www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie
W5
Something big is taking shape at W5! Climbit, our newest, biggest ever exhibit is under construction. An amazing mixture of physical fun, exploration and art, this huge, multi-storey climbing structure will be the first of its kind in the UK and Ireland. Unveiling June 27th – see it, believe it, climb it! As well as Climbit we also have Get Active, a temporary sport science exhibition which links to our new summer scheme workshops. And especially for schools in June, My Body, Fit 2 Go and Heart Matters are some of the health-related workshops on offer.
Contact
www.w5online.co.uk
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