Today is Global Goal Day. There are links to lots of videos explaining the Global Goals and we even have Thomas the Tankengine explaining our Goal for the day, Goal […]
Watch this video and check out the Green-Schools presentation to learn about how trees and plants defend themselves in order to thrive.
Seedling pots can tot up to a costly amount if you intend to sow a lot of seeds, especially if you are carrying out a whole-class grow project. If there […]
If you’ve heard of Ocean acidification before, but you are not sure of what it is and what its effects are, this experiment is just what you need! With this […]
The following activity is mostly targeted at junior and senior infants with adult supervision but can be enjoyed by older kids too. It is incredible the amount of stuff that […]
Limpets are a type of mollusc related to snails, octopus, and squid; they have very hard shells that protect them from predators, human footsteps, and drying out. Limpets begin life […]
Have you ever wondered how Ocean currents are formed, what factors affect where currents originate from and the direction they flow and why some currents are warm while others are […]
Have you ever touched seaweed with your foot while strolling on the beach? Did you notice how it often feels slimy? This is because seaweed is covered in a jelly-like […]
This activity is aimed at remembering the main information about these beautiful birds: oystercatchers! Below is a list of words that might (or might not) be connected to the world […]
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 […]
The Grey Seal generally breeds in Irish waters from September to December, and fluffy seal pups are born during the coldest months of the year. The cold, however, is not […]
Green-Schools takes you through a step-by-step guide on how to make your very own framed Bug Hotel. All you need is a scissors, string, three plastic bottles, scrap wood, a […]
Make a very simple bird feeder necklace with string and old fruit to help keep little birds well and fed during chilly months!
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Celebrate frogs with Green-Schools by making origami jumping frogs and learning about Ireland’s only frog species, the Common Frog. This video is a step-by-step guide to make an Origami Frog […]
This nettle plant feed has such a simple method and creates a great concentrated tomato-feed. Keep feeding nettles into a jar half filled with water, add more water as needed. […]
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 […]
Try this fun experiment, designed by Kew Gardens for our Great Plant Hunt Project, to discover more about what plants need to help them grow and end up with some […]
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 […]
Test your bee knowledge with a bee vocabulary word-search activity. This 10-minute activity will have you buzzing from start to finish! A suitable activity for junior primary students following learning […]
Learn about the wonderful world of bees! Explore the garden or park and then get your creativity flowing by creating a bee and honeycomb out of recycled toilet paper tube […]
Let’s find out more about some of fastest, tallest and oldest wildlife in Ireland and learn about the superpowers some creatures have! What is the fastest animal? Who can release […]
Time to get crafty with this leafy little hedgehog fellow! Take a little walk in your areas and collect some fallen leaves. Can you name the tree species while collecting? […]
Green-Schools takes you through a step-by-step guide on how to make your very own framed Bug Hotel. All you need is a scissors, string, three plastic bottles, scrap wood, a […]
Perhaps as part of Grandparents Day in your school, why not find out a bit more about how previous generations travelled to school?
Joanne and Birgit from the Global Citizenship team have been busy coming up with some ideas to try and help you keep learning about what it means to be a […]
Joanne and Birgit from the Global Citizenship team have been busy coming up with some ideas to try and help you keep learning about what it means to be a […]
Joanne and Birgit from the Global Citizenship team have been busy coming up with some ideas to try and help you keep learning about what it means to be a […]
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