by admin | Jan 5, 2013 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Music, Video
This video is taken from Dara O Briain’s Science Club series from the BBC. It tells the history of music from earliest times, mentioning Pythagoras, Beethoven and Thomas Edison and their contributions to the evolution of music…. RegisterThis content is for...
by admin | Jan 4, 2013 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Geography, Powerpoint
Powerpoint presentation on the Netherlands including information on location, physical features, political structure, cities and things it is famous for. It also includes information on the unique aspects of the Netherlands like polders, dams and dykes. (.ppt file...
by admin | Dec 31, 2012 | Drama-, Video, Visual Arts
I came across the link to this video today on Twitter. It shows 1969 footage of Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, showing how to make simple puppets using everyday materials like socks, a tennis ball, fabric and even an envelope. It gives great ideas for the teacher...
by admin | Dec 29, 2012 | 5th/6th, Dánta / Amhráin, Video
This is an easy-to-follow version of the traditional Irish air “Buachaill Ón Éirne” sung by The Corrs. The lyrics appear on screen as well as an English translation which should help pupils to follow the story in the song…. RegisterThis content is...
by admin | Dec 29, 2012 | History, Video
Thanks to Liam Porter on Twitter for sharing the link to this great animation on Tom Crean. If any class is doing the Ice Man as a class novel, kids will enjoy watching this quick summary of the life of Tom Crean…. RegisterThis content is for members only...
by admin | Dec 12, 2012 | Technology, Technology
This is the seventh of David Ganly’s ICT in the Classroom eBulletins. David teaches in Donabate Community College and he says that the eBulletin started off as an idea he had to engage and encourage teachers in his school to use ICT in the classroom. After putting the...
by admin | Dec 5, 2012 | 5th/6th, Dánta / Amhráin, Video
This is a lovely animated version of the traditional Irish song “Beidh Aonach Amárach” from the “Anam an Amhráin” programme on TG4. Lyrics appear on screen to follow along…. RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Dec 5, 2012 | 5th/6th, Dánta / Amhráin, Video
This is a lovely animated version of the traditional Irish song “Bleán na Bó” from the “Anam an Amhráin” programme on TG4. Lyrics appear on screen to follow along…. RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Dec 4, 2012 | 5th/6th, Dánta / Amhráin, Video
This is a lovely animated version of the traditional Irish song “Óró, Sé Do Bheatha ‘Bhaile” from the “Anam an Amhráin” programme on TG4. Lyrics appear on screen to follow along…. RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Dec 4, 2012 | 5th/6th, Dánta / Amhráin, Video
This is a lovely animated version of the traditional Irish song “An Poc Ar Buille” from the “Anam an Amhráin” programme on TG4. Lyrics appear on screen to follow along…. RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Dec 4, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Dánta / Amhráin, Video
This is a lovely animated version of the traditional Irish song “Bean Pháidín” from the “Anam an Amhráin” programme on TG4…. RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Dec 2, 2012 | Infants, Number, Powerpoint
Nice Powerpoint presentation to help infant pupils with learning the numbers 1-5. It is really an activity that integrates other curricular strands also: it can be used for learning numbers in maths, oral language in English and oral language in Gaeilge. Source: Fiona...
by admin | Dec 2, 2012 | Infants, Phonics, Powerpoint
This is a simple phonic lesson on a Powerpoint presentation to get younger pupils to identify the -at and -an sounds in the pictures on the slides. Source: Fiona Mahon (.ppt file 1.25MB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member?...
by admin | Nov 15, 2012 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, Science, Video
This video for Science week is from Discover Primary Science and Maths, and it shows how to make a Foam Rocket…. RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Nov 14, 2012 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Infants, Science, Video
Today’s video for Science Week shows you how to turn potatoes into batteries to power something…. RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
