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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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Climate Change Prezi

These secondary teacher notes on climate change, science and action are to accompany the Green-Schools prezi resource (link to download in document).

Met Éireann Climate Data

Dataset for Dublin (Glasnevin) from 01/01/1961 to 31/12/2017 including daily rainfall, max temperatures and min temperatures. Interpret and analyse patterns with your students.

Pennant Flags Colouring sheet

A4 Pennants colouring-in sheet

Over fishing resource pack

This resource pack has been developed for Secondary School students working on the Green-Schools Global Citizenship Marine Environment theme. It includes: ➢ “Overfishing – what’s it all about?” – a brief overview of overfishing, highlighting the main issues ➢ What can you do? – ideas for taking action on overfishing ➢ Glossary of terms ➢ […]

Climate Conversation Guide

The 3 step guide to hosting a Climate Conversation. We need to talk about climate change!

Virtual Water – interactive tools

Virtual Water – The amount of water embedded in food or other products needed for its production.  Measure your water Footprint using the Assessment Tool link. Water content guessing game.

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.

No-Idling Toolkit for Schools / Cosc ar Récasadh ar Scoil

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 and bus drivers to turn off their engines when dropping students to school? Dírigh isteach ar an acmhainn Cosc ar Récasadh chun an récasaigh a […]

Cards Against Climate Change

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 their curriculum. The resource launched has been devised with the input of Geography and Science teachers and, in addition to lesson plans; presentations; surveys and […]

Global Citizen Wordsearch

Wordsearch to complement the Global Citizen Primary Activities resource.

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 to get the mind connected to nature.

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 – our home. This workshop is led by a facilitator (e.g. a teacher) with a group of students (e.g. a class). There are four stations, each […]

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 for information for teachers

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 map. Each group is then asked to investigate air pollution in one of the cities. Maps are available for A3 or A4 print.

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 activity students walk around then school grounds or chosen area and note any factors they can see across the landscape that may be a source […]

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 map. Each group is then asked to investigate air pollution in one of the cities. Maps are available for A3 or A4 print.

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. Students can refer to the ‘Transport and air pollution’ table on page 11 for ideas of pollutants to research or they can choose their own.

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 identify the sources of air pollution in the graphic.

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 disadvantages of using this fuel or energy source and any other information you think is important. Each group presents their findings to the rest of […]

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 the local area. Groups design potential interview questions, conduct interviews and then share the information with the class. As students walk home from school they […]

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, you can work your way from start to end, using it as a full unit of learning or use the toolkit for just one or […]

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 can work your way from start to end, using it as a full unit of learning or use the toolkit for just one or two […]

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 delivered by Green-Schools staff and talked through all aspects of the new themes.

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 by the students themselves.

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

Green-Schools Plastic Free Poster – English

Póstaer Saor Ó Phlaisteach’

Green-Schools Plastic Free Poster – Irish

Green-Schools Plastic Free Tips Booklet – English

Green-Schools Plastic Free Tips Booklet – English

Lámhleabhar ‘Saor Ó Phlaisteach’ – ‘Plastic Free’ Booklet

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

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 delivered by Green-Schools staff and talked through all aspects of the new themes.

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 in the regular bin or the green bin??? Can you recycle effectively? Take this interactive quiz to find out!

Energy Quiz

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

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