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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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Calculating the CO2 Saved in a Week

In this activity we aim to answer the question: how much travel related CO2 has quarantine saved? Our lives have changed a lot over the last few months so let’s […]

Adjusting the Ideal Saddle Height

Are you cycling comfortable on a bike fitted to your height? Perhaps your tippy toes are skimming the ground or maybe your knees are up at your elbows! Fear not […]

Flower Fairy Hunt

No need for journeying, seeking afar; Where there are flowers, the fairies are! Let’s find some magic in your 5km, watch the clip below of a little fairy who loves […]

Adventures with Sounds – Part 1 Listen to your world

What do you hear when you go outside and really listen? What do other places sound like? Adventures with sounds is a new resource pack designed to take a closer […]

Adventures with Sounds – Part 2 Create your own Soundmap

Sound mapping is a great way to become more aware of your local environment and measure the diversity of signs around you. This activity is part of our new Adventures […]

SDG 3 Health and Well-being Quiz

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Nature Scavenger Hunt

Take a stroll around where you live and see what nature treasures you can find. Our video and worksheet will guide you through a discover of wild flowers, trees, and […]

The M check – Cycling Safety Tips

Before heading out for a cycle make sure you do 4 simple checks: helmet, clothes, bike, and conditions. Travel Officer Dave will explain how to do these quick checks before […]

Ceithre Cinntiú Rothaíochta

Lá Idirnáisiúnta an Rothar atá ann! Sula dtéann sibh amach ag rothaíocht, cinntigí go bhfuil na ceithre cinntiú seo leanas déanta agaibh: Clogad, Éadaí, Rothar agus Aimsir. Míníonn Dave conas […]

World Environment Day

The quality of the air around us is very important as it directly affects our health and the environment we live in. Have a look at our welcome message from […]

Fiseán faoi dul ar do scútar

Léiríonn an fiseán seo scileanna scútair do pháistí óga. Ritheann sé tríd ceithre rudaí ba cheart duit a chinntiú sula dtéann tú ar an scútar: 1. Do chlogad, 2. Do […]

Fionn the Foot Quiz

Fionn the Foot took a Walk around Ireland – can you guess where he is? There are 10 questions in this interactive quiz

Exploring Bus Transport

Do you love technical drawing? Try you hand at copying some of these bus specification drawings or simply colour them in (maybe you can use your county colours!). Learn about […]

SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities

The Global Citizenship Travel theme links directly to four of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Goal number 10 is Reduced Inequalities. Green-Schools Travel supports people of all backgrounds and abilities […]

Bicycle Parts Crossword

Do you know all the parts of your bike? Test your knowledge with our Bike Parts Crossword Puzzle by clicking the green button below! Read the hint, fill in the […]

How to Teach your Child to Cycle

Green Schools Travel Officer Edwina Coman has created a step-by-step video to show you how to teach your child to cycle. If your child can pedal and balance they will […]

Cycling Using a Child Carrier and Towing Bar

Travel Officer  Lukasz Krzywon talks about cycling with children using a carrier and the towing bar. Both of these are easy solutions to go longer distances with children who are […]

Bicycle Safe/Unsafe Test

Pump the brakes and test your knowledge on bike safety with our Safe/Unsafe Worksheet! Click on the image below to get started and then check your answers on the answer […]

DIY Bike Rim Wreaths

Celebrate your love of cycling by creating a beautiful Bike Rim Wreath. All you need is paint, natural materials, string and an old bike rim of course. Why not create […]

Bicycle Safety Word Scramble

Now that you’ve had a whole week celebrating cycling do you think you know bikes inside and out? Test your knowledge with our Bike Safety Word Scramble activity sheet! Check […]

Balance Bike Tips

Cycling is all about balance and coordination. Working with your child to develop these areas is key to learning how to cycle safely and quickly. This simple tip sheet is […]

Bicycle Parts Crossword

Do you know all the parts of your bike? Test your knowledge with our Bike Parts Crossword Puzzle by clicking the green button below! Read the hint, fill in the […]

How to Teach your Child to Cycle

Green Schools Travel Officer Edwina Coman has created a step-by-step video to show you how to teach your child to cycle. If your child can pedal and balance they will […]

Draw or make bike art

In this video Travel Officer Sorcha Brophy will guide you through how to draw your own bike using simple shapes. You can make your drawing as easy or as complicated […]

Food Miles Part 2 – How do reduce them?

In the Part 1 of Food Miles we looked at where our food comes from, how far it has to travel and how this relates to climate change. Today we will […]

Introduction to Food Miles

In this video we are introduced to Food Miles. This is our first resource on Food Miles and it will be followed on with further resources in the coming weeks. […]

Environmentally Themed Cartoons, Movies and Documentaries

Learning about the Earth, it’s living creatures and the threats to the environment and to biodiversity can also be done comfortably at home, through a movie. Watching a movie can […]

Measuring your Waste

Let’s talk rubbish! When carrying out a waste audit in your school, the aim is to find out if there are opportunities to reduce your waste even further. The best […]

Freshwater Habitats – Otter

Otters depend on our freshwater habitats for their livelihood. Find out more by downloading our fact-sheet from the download button below!

Freshwater Habitats – Moorhen

The moorhen is a common river bird and can be found on ponds, lakes, canals and rivers around the country and it is widespread across Europe. It can be quite […]

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