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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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Design Thinking: A-Z of Ideas Activity

Students will practice rapid idea generation using design-thinking principles. They will brainstorm as many ideas as possible to answer the question: How can we get young people (our peers) interested […]

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Design Thinking: Idea Development Activity

Working in small groups, students will collaboratively generate, improve, troubleshoot, and refine ideas for promoting Energy conservation and awareness.

Sraith Foghlama Uisce

Explore four key water topics — Water on Earth, Everyday Water, Hidden Water and Wild Water — through flexible, student-friendly slideshows designed to spark curiosity and discussion.

Scéalta na hIthreach (logainmneacha)

Suite of resources for Féile Scéalta na hIthreach!

Crop Cards (bilingual)

Learn how to grow the 10 most common crops while on the food and biodiversity theme. Foghlaim conas na deich mbarr is coitianta a fhás agus sibh ar bun an […]

Water Ambassadors in Action

Discover how students across Ireland are leading the way in protecting our water.

Take the Daily Swaps Challenge_ Dúshlán na Malairtí Laethúla

The following toolkit provides guidelines to help you plan your work. This challenge is all about increasing awareness about how our everyday choices have an impact on water and energy […]

Saol na Mara – Colouring Sheet

Colour in the a selection of sea creatures and learn their name as Gaeilge. Dathaigh isteach na créatúir mara agus foghlaimaigí a n-ainmneacha Gaeilge.

Faoin bhFarraige

Taiscéalaigí liosta speicis ó shaol faoin bhfarraige!

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Energy Questionnaire Survey (Bilingual)

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.

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Energy Checklist (bilingual)

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

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Standby Survey (bilingual)

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

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Learn about Lighting: Actions and Lighting Audit (Bilingual)

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. Tá […]

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Learn about Heating: Actions and Heating Audit (bilingual)

Learn some simple steps to save money whilst reducing heating energy use and maintaining comfort at school. Tá leagan Gaeilge ar fáil!

Marine Crossword_ Crosfhocal Muirí

Two different Marine crosswords one in English and one in Irish.

Take the 5-Minute Shower Showdown (bilingual)

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.

Me, the Land and the Sea – Junior Worksheet (bilingual)

Marine worksheet in English agus i nGaeilge

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.

Suirbhé ar Naisc Dhomhanda /Global Connections

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 […]

Travel Action Plan – Pleanáil Gníomhartha Taisteal

 The Action Plan should be put together early in your Green-Schools Travel programme, and it is one of your most important steps; it is the blueprint for the work you are going […]

Lunch Waste – Packaging / Dramhaíl Lóin – Pacáistiú

Use this handy reference to identify types of lunch packaging and how to dispose of it properly!

Let’s Talk About Rubbish | Labhraímid faoi Bhruscar

We give you the best tips and tricks to conduct a waste audit in your school! This resource is in English and Irish and is suitable for all school levels.

All Ireland Junior Pollinator Plan (bilingual)

A wonderful resource to help understand Ireland direction for improving habitats for pollinators https://pollinators.ie/schools/

Green-Schools Plastic Pledge Poster – Irish

Green-Schools Pledge Poster – Irish

Bird Beak Adaptation Experiment | Tuirgneamh Goib Éin

Different birds have differently shaped beaks, have you ever wondered why? As the available food type varies in different habitats, birds have had to develop special adaptations to gain access […]

Hidden Places – Nature

How well do you know your local area? We often walk from A to B with an objective to get to our destination as quickly and efficiently as possible. Sometimes […]

Treoir d’Eagraithe Imeachtaí

This is the ultimate guide if you’re thinking of planning something for #ClimateActionWeek with lots of ideas and inspiration as well as a handy checklist – start here!

When the River Meets the Sea Resource (bilingual)

A presentation for inland schools working on the Marine Environment theme. Aimed at Senior Primary.

Bileog Firicí ar Screamhuisce / Groundwater Factsheet (Irish)

Is éard atá sa Screamhuisce ná an t-uisce ó bháisteach, ó aibhneacha agus ó leá sneachta atá cruinnithe faoin talamh. Tá an screamhuisce ar an bhfoinse fionnuisce is mó atá […]

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