Step One - Science
All our students have had fun exploring various strands and strand units of science this academic year. Have a look at our best work!
MagnetismWe experimented with magnets in class to see what materials they attract. We concluded that magnets attract metal.
Listen to Ben from Senior Infants tell us about the experiment in his own words! |
Caring for my LocalityListen to Aaron from Senior Infants tell us all about their experiment investigating how to care for the environment.
We sorted through a bin and grouped recyclable materials together. We further divided these materials into metals, plastic, paper and glass, organic waste and clothes which can all be recycled. Materials which were left in the bin go to the landfill. We concluded that most waste can and should be recycled to protect our environment. |
Energy & Forces: SoundPupils from 3rd and 4th class learned all about Sound in Term 2. Following extensive lessons on Sound, pupils then worked in groups to complete a project show casing their knowledge. Pupils then spoke to other classes about Sound, sharing their newly acquired knowledge!
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The Human Body
In term two, pupils in 3rd and 4th class learnt all about the Human Body and in particular the respiratory system. Fantastic diagrams were drawn showing the level of knowledge acquired!
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Science Week with Jane McLoughlin!Jane McLoughlin came to our school in November and worked with all classes! We LOVED all the experiments we did with her!
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Science Speaker - Helen BullockWe invited Helen Bullock out to our school to work with the students.
Helen brought a wealth of experience to the school and all children really enjoyed the lessons! |
Step Two - Technology
BLOG ALERT! |
Recording and Analyzing Data |
Since September, pupils in 5th and 6th have been using Kidblog.org for various different curricular areas. Initially it started out as a literacy tool where pupils uploaded their own 100 word stories but as the year progressed, they found that it was a wonderful way of uploading research, presenting their findings for SESE, and submitting homework for correction by the teacher!
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AS part of our engagement with science and technology, we learned how to graph our results from our experiments on excel.
We liked this website for creating graphs to help us analyse data! www.onlinecharttool.com/ This is an example of a chart created by 3rd and 4th class to record results from their science activities on the respiratory system.
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Children Using ICT
In our school we use I.T. through out the day. Last year we were awarded the Digital Schools of Distinction Award which we are very proud of!
Once a week each class has computer time in our spare prefab where pupils work in pairs on laptops / desktops and engage in age appropriate and class appropriate activities.
From Junior Infants to 2nd Class:
Every subject area is taught with the support of I.T.
Pupils complete interactive activities in Gaeilge (Bua na Cainte), Religion (Grow in Love), SESE (Small World), Maths (Planet Maths) and English (Reading Zone).
During computer time our junior students love using www.starfall.com and www.abcya.com.
From Junior 3rd Class to 6th Class:
Like our junior classes, every subject area is taught with the support of I.T.
Pupils complete interactive activities in Gaeilge (Béal Beo), SESE (variety of websites and online activities), Maths (Planet Maths) and English (Reading Zone).
During computer time, our senior students research various topics online in all curricular areas, engage in using online presentation tools such as Prezi.com, use IT for writing up documents, presenting their work (Powerpoint Presentations).
Our students are comfortable with IT and view it as integral part of their education.
Once a week each class has computer time in our spare prefab where pupils work in pairs on laptops / desktops and engage in age appropriate and class appropriate activities.
From Junior Infants to 2nd Class:
Every subject area is taught with the support of I.T.
Pupils complete interactive activities in Gaeilge (Bua na Cainte), Religion (Grow in Love), SESE (Small World), Maths (Planet Maths) and English (Reading Zone).
During computer time our junior students love using www.starfall.com and www.abcya.com.
From Junior 3rd Class to 6th Class:
Like our junior classes, every subject area is taught with the support of I.T.
Pupils complete interactive activities in Gaeilge (Béal Beo), SESE (variety of websites and online activities), Maths (Planet Maths) and English (Reading Zone).
During computer time, our senior students research various topics online in all curricular areas, engage in using online presentation tools such as Prezi.com, use IT for writing up documents, presenting their work (Powerpoint Presentations).
Our students are comfortable with IT and view it as integral part of their education.
The following PowerPoint presentation was created by a 5th class pupil.
Using PowerPoint with voice overlay, enabled the child to make a presentation to her class on The Great Pyramid of Giza.
Using PowerPoint with voice overlay, enabled the child to make a presentation to her class on The Great Pyramid of Giza.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!
Further evidence of how we use I.T. can be seen through out our Log of Evidence. Check out Engineering section for example!
Step Three - Engineering
FLY ME TO THE MOON
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5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 BLAST OFF
Science Report
By Christopher Kerans On the 27th of April, a science guest came in, her name was Helen. She came into teach us how to build ‘Foam Rockets’. Steps:
Once our rockets were built, we went outside to try them out. We wanted to see how far our rockets would go. In order to shoot them, we needed to fire them like a slingshot. We aimed them across the yard and measured the distance that they travelled. The results were fantastic, the furthest distance recorded was 16m! To finish off the experiment, we tried using Helen (the science teacher!) as a target! Surprisingly none of us hit her. That is my science report completed. (*No teachers were harmed during the course of this lesson.) |
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Our guiding Documents
We checked out how to make a foam rocket from the DPSM website! Here are the instructions we followed!
We checked out how to make a foam rocket from the DPSM website! Here are the instructions we followed!

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Evidence of our work!
We used IT to record distance travelled by the rockets! STEM is FUN!!!
Engineering - 5th & 6th Class build a Periscope
Pupils in 5th and 6th class choose this activity from the Primary Science Website. Periscopes are always handy for spying!!!
PUPIL'S WORK:
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Step Four - Maths
Maths Trail Time!
Pupils from Junior Infants to 2nd Class completed a maths trail on the ground of Kilnadeema N.S. So much fun!!!!
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Pupils from 3rd to 6th Class did a variety of activities in Maths Week.
Below are some photos of our senior maths trails and hands on problem solving maths activities! |
Step Five - STEM Showcase
3rd and 4th class took time out of their busy day to tell 5th and 6th class pupils all about sound and showcase what they learned! Wonderful learning experience for all involved!
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