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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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Well being at the Seashore

This marine activity based resource focuses on well-being for primary teachers.

Water Meter – Recording Sheet

Template sheet for recording your water meter and tracking its usage.

Water Meter – Recording Sheet Instructions

Instructions how to record your Water Meter and recording sheet examples.

Green-Schools Travel No-Idling Toolkit for Schools

The focus of the No Idling Toolkit is to eliminate idling outside schools to increase air quality and reduce emissions. Why not run a No Idling Campaign and get parents, guardians […]

Climate Action Teacher Resource

The Climate Action Teacher Resource has been devised to equip Geography, C.S.P.E., Science, English (and more!) teachers with the tools and guidance to explore the topic of climate change through […]

Global Citizen Wordsearch

Wordsearch to complement the Global Citizen Primary Activities resource.

Colouring in – Bus

This resource invites you to explore different types of buses that you might see in Ireland and dimensions for students who wish to go one step further and create their […]

Global Citizen Activities: Junior Primary

Global Citizenship Activities – Junior Primary 1. I am a Global Citizen 2. My Favourite Dinner 3. All Different All Equal

Wellbeing at the Seashore

Activities related to the seashore and wellbeing which can be done with a class group at the beach , in the outdoors or some are suitable in a classroom setting […]

Getting Healthy, Going Green

Workshop resource for primary schools (3rd-6th classes) looking at Healthy Food – our fuel / Healthy Body – our vehicle / Healthy Mind – our driver / Healthy Environment – […]

Plastic Free Presentation for Schools

Slides and activities on plastics and waste recycling along with tips on how to reduce and eventually eliminate plastic in your school and home. Suitable for Senior Primary, Junior Secondary or […]

Air Quality Toolkit – Air Quality Around the World A4 – P16

Page 16 of the Air Quality Toolkit is a map of the world. The activity asks the class to pin the cities Karachi, Beijing, Lima and Cairo on the world […]

Air Quality Toolkit – Causes of Local Air Pollution Survey P25

This on page 25 of the Air Quality Toolkit, students survey the factors that may cause air pollution around the school or within the local area. As part of the […]

Air Quality Toolkit – Air Quality Around the World A3 – P16

Page 16 of the Air Quality Toolkit is a map of the world. The activity asks the class to pin the cities Karachi, Beijing, Lima and Cairo on the world […]

Air Quality Toolkit – Get to know Pollutants P14

There are many pollutants that affect the quality of our air we breathe. Page 13 of the Air Quality Toolkit asks students to research, in groups, one or more pollutant. […]

Air Quality Toolkit – Sources of air pollution P10

Air pollution is not the same everywhere. Different pollutants are released into the air from a wide range of sources. Page 10 of the Air Quality Toolkit asks students to […]

Air Quality Toolkit – Find a fuel activity P7

Page 7 of the Air Quality Toolkit  asks each group to research one fuel or energy source (think fossil fuels and renewables like wind, water, solar). List the advantages and […]

Air Quality Toolkit – Why do you Travel the Way you Travel – P26

Page 26 of the Air Quality Toolkit asks students to interview someone about the amount of traffic outside and around the school grounds, and the impact that this has on […]

Air Quality Toolkit – Secondary

This toolkit is aimed at secondary 1st – 6th years. It’s designed to be flexible and help you to build a learning experience across multiple subjects for your students. So, […]

Air Quality Toolkit – Primary

This toolkit is aimed at primary 1st – 6th classes. It’s designed to be flexible and help you to build a learning experience across multiple subjects for your students. So, you […]

Travel Global Calendar 2019-2020

Travel Global Calendar 2019-2020

Travel Seminar Presentation 2019/2020

Each year our Local Authority partners organise seminars to introduce teachers and coordinators to the new Green-Schools themes they’ll be working on in the academic year. The 2019/2020 seminars were […]

Party Bag Busters! Avoid the waste of plastic party goodie bags

St. Clare’s Primary School in Dublin have a great initiative they would like to share with schools – ‘Party Bag Busters’. Check out their presentation and watch the animation created […]

Litter Less Poster – The three Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Bin it! Help the environment by reducing your waste. Only use what you need. #WasteLess #LitterLess

Environment Pledge Poster

Environment Pledge Poster A4

Green-Schools Plastic Free Poster – English

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Green-Schools Plastic Free Poster – Irish

Green-Schools Plastic Free Poster – Irish

Green-Schools Plastic Free Tips Booklet – English

Green-Schools Plastic Free Tips Booklet – English

Green-Schools Plastic Free Tips Booklet – Irish

Green-Schools Plastic Free Tips Booklet – Irish

Green-Schools Plastic Pledge Poster – English

Green-Schools Plastic Pledge Poster – English

Green-Schools Plastic Pledge Poster – Irish

Green-Schools Pledge Poster – Irish

Design a Nature Diary

To celebrate Earth Day we have a special nature idea activity to share with students. Have a look at our nature storytelling diary extract for inspiration. Download the diary template, […]

Global Citizenship Travel Seminar Presentation 2019/2020

Each year our Local Authority partners organise seminars to introduce teachers and coordinators to the new Green-Schools themes they’ll be working on in the academic year. The 2019/2020 seminars were […]

Nature Diary Template

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Interactive Recycling quiz

We all try our best to do our recycling, but how much do you know about it? What goes in which bin? I sometimes have to check, does this go […]

Energy Quiz

How much do you about energy? Take this interactive quiz to find out!

#2MinuteStreetClean Challenge

Learn a little about Litter and Waste, then why not do a small activity to reduce its impact on our environment. Spring is the time we all think of for […]

Eco-footprint Game

I’m sure you have all heard of our carbon footprint, our perhaps our green/Eco-footprint. The Eco-footprint (or ecological footprint) is a tool we can use to measure our impact and […]

Composting at Home

It’s that time of year where thing are starting to grow, in our gardens, our flower pots and forests. But how can we help spring growth and reduce our waste […]

Green-Schools Global Goals Book Club Explainer and Character Profile

Today we are launching our very own Green-Schools Global Goals book club. Throughout this week there will be story times and lots and lots of activities that will help you […]

Green-Schools Global Goals Book Club – Persuasive Writing..

Today you can read or listen to the story again and then we are going to ask you to put yourself into the Lorax’s shoes and tell us what would […]

Green-Schools Global Goals Book Club – The Lorax Craft Mission

Get crafty today, let your imagination go wild, we look forward to seeing your art work!

Green-Schools Global Goals Book Club – The Lorax Goes Global

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 […]

How Trees and Plants Defend Themselves

Watch this video and check out the Green-Schools presentation to learn about how trees and plants defend themselves in order to thrive.

Up-cycled Plant Pots

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 […]

Acidification Experiment

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 […]

Arts and Crafts Eggbox Seal

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 […]

Limpet game

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 […]

Ocean Current Experiment

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 […]

Make your own… Seaweed Goo!

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 […]

Oystercatcher Odd One Out!

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 […]

Bird Beak Adaptation Experiment

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 […]

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