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Skittles Experiment
We have been covering pattern in maths. We decided to integrate this science experiment with the topic. You will need Skittles White...
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Nov 61 min read
Marshmallow Fun
We had great fun making shapes with mini marshmallows, cocktail sticks and spaghetti.
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Nov 41 min read
Germ Buster Experiment
We demonstrated a handwashing science experiment that reminded us the importance of using soap when washing our hands. Soap makes "germs"...
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Oct 141 min read
Maths Week 2024
1st and 2nd had fun exploring the school grounds today. We completed a shape trail in pairs.
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Apr 201 min read
Mouldy bread- how clean are our hands?
We used bread to demonstrate the importance of washing our hands. The class touched one slice with unwashed hands and one slice with...
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Mar 261 min read
Measuring
Our class had fun using cubes, lollipop sticks, hand span and metre strings to measure items in the classroom. We have been learning...
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Mar 211 min read
STEM Day
Our 6th class were invited to Coláiste Iascaigh on March,13th where they had a very interesting and enjoyable day. Meanwhile the 5th...
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Feb 291 min read
Sound - investigating high and low sounds
We used four glasses to investigate high and low sounds. We filled one glass with water and left one glass empty. When we tapped each...
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Feb 201 min read
Busy Builders
We have been busy constructing lots of different types of buildings with Lego and Mag Snaps. We even built a whole army!
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Feb 141 min read
Spaghetti Tower Challenge
In class we worked in groups to see who could construct a tower of spaghetti that would hold one marshmallow. We attempted to make the...
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Feb 131 min read
Máirt na hinide Ag Déanamh Pancóga
Comhábhair : Plúir,so uibheacha, bainne, im. 1.Nigh do lámha 2.Cuir an plúr sa bhabhla. 3.Cuir bainne agus ubh sa bhabhla freisin....
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Feb 91 min read
Aquatic Biodiversity Workshop with Dara Timpson, Heritage in Schools
The aim of Dara's workshop is to immerse the students in the abundant biodiversity that exists in their local streams, rivers or lakes,...
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Jan 241 min read
Energy and Forces
We had fun today investigating slopes and friction. We used our maths books to prop up a ramp made from a kitchen roll. We timed how...
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Dec 21, 20231 min read
STEM - Beebots
The Bee-Bot is an interactive tool used to create hands-on and engaging learning experiences for primary school students. It is an...
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Dec 17, 20231 min read
Static Electricity
Last month we investigated static electricity in Science class. We cut up paper into small pieces. We inflated balloons and rubbed the...
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Dec 15, 20231 min read
Oobleck
We had lots of messy, sensory fun playing and experimenting with Oobleck - a mixture of cornflour and water. When we squeezed the oobleck...
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rathleenationalsch
Dec 2, 20231 min read
Science/Living Thing
Planting spring bulbs, hyacinths and snowdrops . We planted 1 hyacinth bulb in water and more in clay for indoors. We planted...
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Nov 29, 20231 min read
Building Houses
We used straws, marshmallows, lollipop sticks and Lego to make houses for the three little pigs. Hopefully the Big Bad Wolf won't blow...
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Nov 28, 20231 min read
Maths: Fractions
We used Kahoot to assess our understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, mixed numbers and improper fractions.
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Nov 25, 20231 min read
STEM with Lego
We have been learning about homes in our SESE this month. We worked in pairs to build a variety of buildings from Lego. Wonderful...
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Nov 25, 20231 min read
Maths Games
We have been playing gumball in pairs this week. It has been fun while working on our mental maths skills.
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Nov 19, 20231 min read
Marine Mammal Skeleton
Thank you to Jacob for bringing in the marine mammal skeletons which he found on the seashore with his family. Our investigations lead us...
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Nov 13, 20231 min read
Science Week Static Electricity
We investigated static electricity today 13/11/2023. 1. We rubbed our hair with balloons and electrons were transferred from our hair...
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Nov 12, 20231 min read
Transparent or Opaque?
Materials: Properties and characteristics of materials In groups we tested a variety of materials to find out if they are transparent or...
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