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Resources to help with your Green-Schools programme are sorted into three categories: the theme you are working on, whether your school is primary or secondary and whether you want an activity; lesson plan; presentation; fact sheet; template; survey or craft/DIY.

As with all school activities the Green-Schools programme should always be operated with Health & Safety considerations in mind. Schools should not undertake Green-Schools activities which contravene the school’s Health & Safety procedures and policy. If there is any doubt of an activity, doing so it should be firstly checked with the person responsible for the school’s Health & Safety policy and procedu

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Types of Energy

Learn about different types of energy with this resource.

Energy Questionnaire Survey

Questionnaire is a great way to assess the level of awareness regarding energy in your school. Sample questionnaire survey can be found at the link below.

Energy Checklist

This checklist indicates some ideas for action on the Energy Theme.

What is a watt?

Learn all about what a Watt is with this energy resource!

Wood Chain and Seed Game

Trees play an import role in capturing CO2 and helping combat climate. The wood chain and seed game activity teaches how seeds become new trees, when they have the right […]

What is Static Electricity?

Learn everything about static electricity!

Standby Survey

Learn to discover how many appliances are left turned on or on standby when not in use.

Learn about Lighting: Actions and Lighting Audit

Lighting is one of the areas that links well with Green-Schools Energy actions. Learn how to review the lighting situation in your school and simple actions you can take.

Learn about Heating: Actions and Heating Audit

Learn some simple steps to save money whilst reducing heating energy use and maintaining comfort at school.

Energy Conservation Hierarchy

Learn about energy conservation hierarchy in your school and the potential Energy saving opportunities.

Learning about Light

Light can be responsible for up to 40% of energy costs in a school. Learn more about how to be energy efficient with this energy resource.

Energy and Green-Schools Theme

When applying for the energy theme flag, we are asked to provide evidence of maintenance on previous themes. This document will help identify how those actions can and do relate […]

Energy Vampire Hunt

Discover how many appliances are left turned on or on standby when not in use.

Action Ideas for Water

Want to plan your water actions but not sure where to begin? Use this resource for inspiration!    

Take the 5-Minute Shower Showdown

Explore this resource to discover why the challenge is important, see how students are saving water, and find out how your school can get involved.

Recycling Workshop Resource

Looking to share more information around your school about recycling and bin management? Use these slides to help you and your committee confidently present useful tips to your classmates. Don’t […]

From my home to my world Lesson Plan Juniors and Seniors

Through this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Recognise that they belong to different groups and communities (home, county, country, continent, planet). 2. Identify the names of their county, […]

World Recycling Day quiz

Get involved with World Recycling Day by taking our quiz! Looking to share more information around your school about recycling and bin management? Use these slides to help you and […]

Green Skills Series: Your Green-Schools Committee | Sraith Scileanna Glasa: An Coiste Glas

Join Rob and Hans as they talk you through the key points of setting up your Green-Schools Committee.

Green Skills Series: Facilitation Skills

Join Aiden and Lukasz as they give you tips and tricks for facilitating meetings.

Suirbhé ar Naisc Dhomhanda /Global Connections

This activity will show you how you are connected to many different people and countries across the globe.

Global Connections Survey – English

This activity will show you how you are connected to many different people and countries across the globe.

Cycling Survey Templates – Teimpléid Suirbhé Rothaíochta

Templates to support schools wishing to monitor bicycle parking, survey cycling safety awareness and promote bicycle safety checks are available in Irish and English. These will help you identify actions […]

Scores on the Doors – Scóranna Ar Na Doirse

Scores on the doors is a great way to monitor your travel theme. Students names are entered into the sheet which is then placed on the classroom door. Students note […]

Travel Surveys – Suirbhé Taistil

Travel surveys are an integral part of the travel themes. These are used to establish your starting point and guide your travel action plan. To support schools in the implementation […]

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