Famous People
Powerpoint presentation on famous people from modern times, but mostly famous people from throughout history. Historical figures include Florence Nightingale, John F. Kennedy, Marie Curie, Vincent Van Gogh, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, William Shakespeare, Thomas Edison. Source: Joan Dollard (.ppt file 957KB) Download File…
The Telephone
Powerpoint presentation on the history surrounding the evolution of the telephone – from the earliest discovery of Alexander Graham Bell to the mobile phones of today. Suggestions for follow-up work are also included. Source: Joan Dollard (.ppt file 2.11MB) Download File…
Rounding to the Nearest 10 (Larger Numbers)
Powerpoint presentation on how to round numbers that are between 100 and 1000 to the nearest 10. It gives rules about how to round numbers, shows examples and gives exercises for pupils to complete. These strategies are essential for mastering the skill of estimation. (.ppt 1.79 MB) Download File…
Rounding to the Nearest 10
Powerpoint presentation on how to round numbers between 10 and 100. It gives rules about how to round numbers, shows examples and gives exercises for pupils to complete. These strategies are essential for mastering the skill of estimation. (.ppt 957 KB) Download File…
Ancient Rome
Powerpoint Presentation on Ancient Rome: the story of Romulus and Remus, life in ancient Rome, Gladiators, Roman Baths, play and chariot races. Source: Joan Dollard (.ppt file 2.55MB) Download File…
Alcohol Awareness
Powerpoint Presentation on the topic of alcohol – what the law is around alcohol and the sale of alcohol; the short and long term effects of alcohol and suggestions on what to do if offered an alcoholic drink. Source: Joan Dollard (.ppt file 825KB) Download File…
Angles
Short Powerpoint Presentation demonstrating the different types of angles in mathematics and what fraction of a full rotation they represent. Source: Joan Dollard (.ppt file 1.10MB) Download File…
Addition and Subtraction Tables Test 02
Tables test on one A4 sheet combining addition tables from +6 to +10 with subtraction tables from -1 to -5. (.pdf file 14.1KB) Download File…
Safety on the Farm
Powerpoint presentation to assist pupils in keeping safe on the farm especially during the summer months when they are off school on holidays. The presentation tries to get pupils to understand that a farm is a working environment and that the machines, animals and chemicals found on a farm pose dangers. It also gives pupils…
The History of Printing
The National Print Museum, (Músaem Náisiúnta Cló) based on Haddington Road in Dublin 4, collects, documents, preserves, exhibits, interprets and makes accessible the material evidence of printing craft and fosters associated skills of the craft in Ireland. It aims to increase awareness of the fascinating history and skills of the printing craft. It is committed to…