Powerpoints

Wildflower Girl Table Quiz

by admin on 14/04/2013

Wildflower Girl Table QuizTable Quiz based on the book “Wildflower Girl” by Marita Conlon Mc Kenna. It consists of 127 Powerpoint slides with all of the questions based on the book. There are eight rounds with six questions in each round. All of the answers, along with a Tie-Break round are provided. Hopefully, there is a mixture of easy enough questions and some to challenge the memory of the pupils. The aim really is that pupils should be able to get a good few correct with the harder ones there to sort out winners. [click to continue…]

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Gifts of the Holy Spirit

by admin on 08/04/2013

Gifts of the Holy SpiritThis Powerpoint presentation explains the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, where they came from and what each one of them individually means. This is part of the preparation for Confirmation.

The presentation may be viewed in the embedded Slideshare below or the file may also be downloaded below. [click to continue…]

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Fruits of the Holy Spirit

by admin on 08/04/2013

Fruits of the Holy SpiritThis Powerpoint presentation explains the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit, where they came from and what each one of them individually means. This is part of the preparation for Confirmation.

The presentation may be viewed in the embedded Slideshare below or the file may also be downloaded below. [click to continue…]

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The Rite of Confirmation

by admin on 08/04/2013

The Rite of ConfirmationThis Powerpoint presentation explains the Rite of Confirmation, the part of the mass where the Confirmation Ceremony itself takes place. It explains how the Rite of Confirmation itself is made up of four parts. This is part of the preparation for Confirmation.

The presentation may be viewed in the embedded Slideshare below or the file may also be downloaded below. [click to continue…]

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Maths History

by admin on 29/03/2013

Maths HistoryThis Powerpoint presentation shows a selection of images from the pages of a 4th Class Maths Book from 1940′s Ireland. It shows examples of old money (pounds, shillings and pence), old measures of length (miles, perches, furlongs), old measures of capacity (gallons, pecks and bushels), old shop bills and much more. It’s a bit of nostalgia with lots of unusual language, but it might be worth showing pupils what 4th class pupils had to learn for maths in 1940′s Ireland. [click to continue…]

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Coastal Wildlife

March 27, 2013

Powerpoint presentation detailing wildlife to be found around Ireland’s coastline. It mostly deals with birdlife found on the coast. This resource has been digitised from a filmstrip resource made available to schools by the Department of Education in the 1970′s and 1980′s. Some parts made be dated and it is up to the teacher to make [...]

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Sea Life: Movement

March 25, 2013

This Powerpoint resource for senior classes from Sea Life Bray focuses on the importance of movement as one of the seven life processes which animals carry out. It shows how different animals and fish move, giving examples. It features the octopus, the cownose ray and different types of fish.

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Sea Life: Adaptations

March 25, 2013

This Powerpoint resource for senior classes from Sea Life Bray focuses on animal habitats and how, over the course of many years, some animals have adapted their surroundings to make it easier for them to survive there. The presentation shows the different ways in which animals have adapted, giving examples. It also explains to pupils [...]

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Sea Life: Food Chains

March 25, 2013

This Powerpoint resource for senior classes from Sea Life Bray focuses on food chains. It explains the different life processes that all animals have to carry out. As well as explaining what food chains are and showing examples of them, it also explains the vocabulary associated with them – producers, consumers, carnivores, herbivores, omnivores, predators, [...]

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Sea Life: Classification

March 25, 2013

This Powerpoint resource for senior classes from Sea Life Bray focuses on how the estimated three million different types of animals in the world are classified. It teaches pupils the language of animal classification: Fish, Birds, Mammals, Amphibians, Insects, Reptiles, Crustaceans. It explains to pupils why animals belong to a certain classification. Featuring excellent images, [...]

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Sea Life: Habitats

March 25, 2013

This Powerpoint resource for senior classes from Sea Life Bray focuses on the different habitats of animals. Whether on land or in water, different animals like different habitats. Some animals choose a habitat because it suits them for a particular reason. It also discusses why certain conditions determine whether an animal or fish decides to [...]

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Sea Life: Reproduction

March 23, 2013

This Powerpoint resource for junior classes from Sea Life Bray focuses on explaining how different animals reproduce and the life cycle of the animal. It explains that some animals give birth to live babies while others are hatched from an egg. Featuring stunning images, there is an interactive element in the presentation in the form of [...]

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Sea Life: Living Creatures

March 23, 2013

This Powerpoint resource for junior classes from Sea Life Bray focuses on the different aspects of the daily life of living creatures. All animals need to Feed, Reproduce, Grow, Move, Sense. Each of these needs is explained in the presentation. Featuring stunning images, there are interactive elements in the presentation about the diet of animals with which pupils can engage.

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Sea Life: Classification

March 23, 2013

This Powerpoint resource for junior classes from Sea Life Bray focuses on how the estimated three million different types of animals in the world are classified. It teaches pupils the language of animal classification: Fish, Birds, Mammals, Crustaceans, Reptiles, Insects. It explains to pupils why animals belong to a certain classification. Featuring excellent images, the presentation also encourages pupil participation [...]

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Sea Life: Movement

March 23, 2013

This Powerpoint resource for junior classes from Sea Life Bray focuses on the importance of movement for the survival of animals. It shows how different animals and fish move and how their senses help in that movement. The connection to human senses is also explored. Featuring stunning images, there are interactive elements in the presentation [...]

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