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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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Origami Bees

Celebrate bees with Green-Schools by making origami buzzing bees and and learn some cool facts about our flying pals. This video is a step-by-step guide to make an Origami Bee and is suitable for senior primary students or secondary students. All you will need is some paper and some concentration! If you want to share […]

Marine Crossword_ Crosfhocal Muirí

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

Seed Workshop

To familiarise students with plant life-cycles, and to raise awareness about the role and importance of biodiversity in plant life-cycles and in food production generally.

The Story of Our Food Lesson Plan

To improve food literacy, to raise awareness about the origins of various food items, and to increase participants’ awareness of the impacts of their food choices on the environment.

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.

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 forget to check the notes!   Want to test everyone’s knowledge after the workshop? No better way to finish than with a Recycling Quiz ! […]

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, country, and continent, and understand that they are all part of the planet Earth. 3. Appreciate that people around the world live in different places […]

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

Marine worksheet in English agus i nGaeilge

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 your committee confidently present useful tips to your classmates Access the powerpoint here – don’t forget to check the notes!

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 for your travel action plan.

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 how they travelled to school when they arrive in class and committee members collect the sheets later in the day to see how many students […]

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 of the theme, Green-Schools Travel has compiled a series of basic survey templates in Irish and English that schools can choose and edit according to […]

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 to do on the Travel theme. To support schools in the travel action planning process, Green-Schools Travel compiled some tips and ideas for travel planning […]

Park and Stride

Park and Stride is a great way to walk part of your journey to school! Improves air quality and safety at the school gate, and promotes healthy walking habits.

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 Fix Fashion and the SDG’s

Learn how the Let’s Fix Fashion campaign address SDG’s 12, 14, 15; 13; 6; and 1, 3, 4, 8 Learn more about the Let’s Fix Fashion campaign here

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.

Build a Bird’s Nest

Ever wondered how birds are able to build their own nests just using their beaks and feet? See how difficult it is for you with your hands! Can you build one good enough to keep an egg safe??

Cooking for our Tastebuds

Learn about our tastebuds and follow along with our video demonstration and prepare some simple sauces that appeal to our 5 basic taste groups. Get your ingredients list and full instructions in the worksheet below

Tasting Workshop

Students explore a variety of fresh foods using all of their senses in this interactive lesson.

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