Plastic microbeads were recently banned in Ireland…but many people didn’t even know they existed! So, what are microbeads anyway? Watch the Story of Stuff video about microbeads and do our quiz! “The Story of Microbeads” is a 2-minute video that explains what microbeads are, where do they come from and in what way they are […]
Do you want to make a step forward in protecting our marine environment from microbeads while taking care of your skin? If your answer is yes, you will be pleased: Below are few very easy recipes to create your own home-made, completely natural, pollutant free face scrub! Learn how to make your own natural face […]
♪ ♫ “She sells seashells on the seashore” ♩♬ Marine Biodiversity is rich with colourful life and curious looking creatures. Enter the spiralling world of molluscs with this video by Green-Schools Officer Aidan Grey, where we explore in brief the world of seashells. The video showcases some of their unique features and structures. Click on […]
Puffins are one of our most beautiful and recognisable seabirds; find out more about them with our fact sheet!
Did you know that octopus are one of the most intelligent invertebrates? They also have three hearts and blue blood! Try your hand at making these cute up-cycled octopus out of toilet rolls.
Why are our oceans so important? How do they work and why do we need them? Check out this great video by Plastic Oceans UK and then take our quiz! “Our Ocean” is a 5-minute video featuring Sir David Attenborough which explains how our Oceans function and how we rely on them. The video […]
Dolphins have the longest memory in the animal kingdom (besides humans!) – how good is your memory? Play our marine memory game to find out!
Did you know that there are 25 species of whales and dolphins known to live in Irish waters? Find out more about one of them, the humpback whale, with our fact sheet!
Jellyfish – mysterious, ancient and 90% water, try make your own… A great way to reduce waste is by up-cycling used materials. Learn how to make a cute up-cycled jellyfish.
Learn about the amazing and fierce fried egg jellyfish with a clip from the Netflix documentary Our Planet. Watch the clip and take our quiz! Below is a short clip about two different types of jellyfish, their life in the Ocean and the dangers they have to face. Watch this short video and learn more […]
Channel your inner penguin and understand how polar animals keep warm, with our fun blubber glove experiment!
Woo-hoo for WORLD OCEANS DAY!! This is the day to celebrate our beautiful Oceans and all the sea-life that inhabits them! World Oceans Day is an international day that takes place annually on 8 June. A great way to celebrate would be by carrying out a beach clean with your classmates. But if you can’t […]
A great way to reduce waste is by up-cycling used materials. Learn how to make a cute up-cycled crab. Did you know there are 850 species of crab in the World?! Ghost crab, spider crab, fiddler crab, but to name a few…what will yours be?! Tag us with your creations @GreenSchoolsIre #GreenSchoolsStayHome
The Christmas Island red crab is a species of land crab that is endemic to Christmas Island and Cocos Islands in the Indian Ocean. Watch the amazing annual spawning event of millions of red crabs on Christmas Island, with this great clip from the BBC’s documentary the Trials of Life and then have a go […]
Learn about the Atlantic Salmon – find out about the life-cycle of this amazing fish and how they spend their lives migrating between freshwater and the Ocean! Check out our fact sheet.
Let’s explore the Rocky Shore with Green-Schools Marine Environment. Do you know your bladderwrack from your kelp? Can you spot a sea anemone in a rock pool? Next time you take a visit to the seashore try spotting some of these common marine species which can be found along an Irish coastline.
Follow this ten minute video guide for inspiration where Green-Schools Officer Rebecca will give you some ideas on how to build your very own sustainable city. Cities and towns are often planned and built with only adults in mind. But did you know that by law children fully have the right to participate in public […]
Green-Schools Cycling Development and Travel Officer, Allison Phillips, goes through some quick checks with her bike before setting off on a cycle. Since the roads and our lives are not as busy at the moment, now might be a great time to get back on the bike with your family! Cycling is a fun way […]
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Green-Schools Travel Officer Allison talks you through fun and easy to remember steps to ensure proper helmet fitting. Watch the short video to help teach students the correct way to wear a helmet to ensure the helmet will function correctly and safely.
Are your tires falling a little flat? Not getting the benefit from a set of pumped up wheels?! In this video Green-Schools Travel Officer Róisín explains how to effectively pump bike tires in the first of a series of ‘Bike Stuff’ tips.
How well do you know your local area? We often walk from A to B with an objective to get to our destination as quickly and efficiently as possible. Sometimes when we are moving so fast we don’t stop to explore the hidden places which can found in our very own locality. This could be […]
How well do you know your local area? We often walk from A to B with an objective to get to our destination as quickly and efficiently as possible. Sometimes when we are moving so fast we don’t stop to explore the hidden places which can found in our very own locality. This could be […]
How well do you know your local area? We often walk from A to B with an objective to get to our destination as quickly and efficiently as possible. Sometimes when we are moving so fast we don’t stop to explore the hidden places which can found in our very own locality. This could be […]
How well do you popular scenic destinations around Ireland? Have you spotted any of these breathtaking landscapes as part of your summer #staycation? Green-Schools Travel Mascot Fionn the Foot is rambling around some of these beautiful destinations in Ireland, but can you figure out where he is? Click on the green button to reveal the […]
Green-Schools Travel Officer Ellen has made this video for parents and guardians with tips on how to cycle safely with young children. Learn about proper helmet fitting and road positioning to ensure your family cycle is safe and relaxing. There is an activity sheet below, which kids can complete to test what they have learnt […]
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 work out how this change has affected the amount of travel related CO2 we normally produce.
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 – Green-Schools Travel Officer Róisín explains how to measure the ideal saddle height for you height.
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 walking in nature and identifying beautiful flowers! Take the activity sheet with you so you can sketch what you find!
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 look at our sound environment. Today we will take a look at the first activity in this pack which is called ‘ Listen to your […]
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 with Sounds resource which invites students to explore and develop their aural senses which is an important skill for road safety.
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 other delights.
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 heading off. After learning about the 4 Cycle Checks with Travel Officer Dave, test your knowledge and challenge yourself to our Cycle Checks quiz. Do […]
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 ullmhú le haghaidh turas rothair! Seiceáil do chuid eolais lenár tráth na gceist.
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 Green-Schools Officer Jess, she is going to tell you all about the wonderful resources which her fellow Officer Karen Moore has planned for you to […]
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 scútar, 3. D’éadaí agus 4. Na cosáin. Múineann an fiseán na scileanna seo: 1. Ag tosú, 2. Ag stopadh, 3.Sleamhnaigh agus 4.Crom. Seiceáil do chuid […]
Fionn the Foot took a Walk around Ireland – can you guess where he is? There are 10 questions in this interactive quiz
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 the fleet size and capacities of local and city buses. Click on the green download but to get started.
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 in travelling sustainably. Learn and test your knowledge about this goal with this fun and interactive quiz. Click here to enter quiz!
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 blank, and when you are all done check your answers by clicking on the answer sheet here. Are you a bike expert or do you […]
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 be well on their way to mastering the skill of cycling!
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 less confident on the road or not fit for longer journeys. The towing bar can be also a very good way to bring your child’s […]
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 sheet which can be downloaded from the green button.
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 a personalised wreath for your cycling buddy’s garden? This is a simple yet very effective activity that can be enjoyed by all ages. Click on […]
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 your answers here.
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 designed for parents to help them along with this process. Click on the download button to get started!
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 blank, and when you are all done check your answers by clicking on the answer sheet here. Are you a bike expert or do you […]
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 be well on their way to mastering the skill of cycling!
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 as you like! why not get crafty and create a bike picture using bits n pieces found around your home, such as bottle lids, buttons […]
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 learn about three ways we can reduce our Food Miles. This resource pack includes a video highlighting 3 ways we can reduce our 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. In this video we look at where our food comes from, how far it has to travel and how this relates to climate change. There […]
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 be pleasant and educational at the same time, despite its’ format or the age it’s targeted to. For the youngest ones there’s a broad range […]
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 way to go about this is by actually finding out exactly what type of waste you generate and then to weigh the waste your self. […]
Otters depend on our freshwater habitats for their livelihood. Find out more by downloading our fact-sheet from the download button below!
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 secretive and likes to hide in the reeds at the edge of the riverbank. Find out more by downloading our fact-sheet from the download button […]
Weird and wonderful! The lamprey is an ancient, parasitic fish living the quiet life in our rivers… Find out more by downloading our fact-sheet from the download button below!
Have you ever seen a Kingfisher? Learn about one of our most beautiful river birds. Find out more by downloading our fact-sheet from the download button below.
Check out our fact sheet to find out more about one of Ireland’s most distinctive birds – the Grey Heron. Find out more by downloading our fact-sheet from the download button below.
