Teacher and Student Activity Gallery
Read the science activity documents below to discover interesting ways of exploring science in the classroom!
Custard balls made simple Word Document - 26KB ;
Some modifications to the method which makes it easier to do with a younger group
Lava Lamps Word Document - 26KB ;
How to make a lava lamp with just oil water and a vitamin C tablet, groovy.
A Brrilliant experiment Word Document - 27KB ;
Children explore how blubber insulates Arctic animals from the cold using a "blubber glove" made from lard encased in plastic bags to protect their hand in icy water.
Recycled Paper Word Document - 32Kb ;
We wanted to show that paper can be made from old paper.
Insulation Experiment Word Document - 33.5KB ;
We’re trying to figure out which type of insulation traps heat the best.
Biodegredation Word Document - 21KB ;
We wanted to see what happens different types of rubbish when it is buried for a month.
Double drinking straws Word Document - 19KB ;
Experiment
Recycled Paper Word Document - 32KB ;
We wanted to show that paper can be made from old paper.
INsulation Experiment Word Document - 33.5KB ;
We’re trying to figure out which type of insulation traps heat the best.
Biodegradation Word Document - 21KB ;
We wanted to see what happens different types of rubbish when it is buried for a month.
Double drinking straws Word Document - 19KB ;
Experiment
Sir Isaac Newton Powerpoint - 72KB ;
Short Powerpoint presentation explaining Newton's Law of Motion from Vincent, Niall and Cian of St. Brendan's NS, Myna, Westport.
OOBLECK Word Document - 154.5KB ;
Oobleck: Is it a solid? Is it a liquid? Is it a gas? Find out for yourself in this amazing investigation of non-newtonian fluids.
Quiz Cards Word Document - 27KB ;
This is an alternative method to making quiz cards using card, tinfoil, cellotape and an electricity kit. Great to use when teaching continuous circuits, conductors and insulators.
Make a Magnetic Boat Word Document - 15KB ;
This simple activity came out of follow-up to the 'Make a Magnetic Car'. It would be suitable for younger classes.
New Activity from Summer School 2006 Word Document - 802KB ;
Find out which paper is the best absorber in this useful document from Summer School 2006.
Sammy the Snail Powerpoint - 12.8MB ;
Learn how the students of Ballycushion N.S. earned their Award of Science Excellence by keeping track of "Sammy the Snail"!
NB - Large File! Right-Click and "Save File/Target As ..." is a better method of downloading this file than the standard left click.
