Winter Workshops

Winter Workshops

During the winter months, there are lots of venues offering indoor educational visits and many providers who will bring their mobile outreach workshops to your school.  This can be a great way to introduce a class to a new and interactive way of looking at subjects such as science, drama, history or nature studies.  Many local visitor attractions offer indoor options for winter educational school tours and this is a good time to start planning your annual school tour in spring.

Planting Ideas is an innovative education company delivering plant science workshops to primary schools. The classes will enable children to cultivate a greater scientific knowledge and understanding of plant science, educate children on biodiversity, wildlife, the seasons, food production and impacts on the environment, and crucially, will help children understand they are part of a larger universe where they are just one part of the circle of life. They believe that a basic understanding of scientific principles and the scientific explanation of natural phenomena, together with an appreciation of the processes of sowing, planting and harvesting can make a positive contribution to children’s health, mental well being, society
and the environment. Classes are specifically designed to deliver aspects of the SESE (Social, Environment and Scientific Education) Science primary school curriculum as outlined by the Department of Education.  The bespoke mobile science unit allows for flexible delivery of tailored lessons within a busy school environment that minimises disruption, making Planting Ideas unique amongst school service providers. All classes will be delivered by qualified horticulturalists who are Garda vetted and have detailed knowledge and experience of plant science. Each child will be provided with a worksheet at the end of the class to reinforce the learning objectives and the teacher will be given a guidance worksheet with follow on activities to augment the lesson.

Schools Tours at GPO Witness History

Opening in March 2016 the GPO Witness History indoor Exhibition is a unique place to bring your students to celebrate our past, experience the present and embrace the future.  Located in the heart of Dublin’s city centre The GPO was the hub of communications and at the centre of events during the 1916 Easter Rising.
The one hour School Tour experience tells a human story that is rooted in Dublin’s iconic GPO Building.  We offer an engaging interactive attraction bringing history to life through technology, video, sound and authentic artefacts.  The experience is designed to link the curricula and examine the events of Easter Week 1916 using guides and reciting stories from this period in history.
Reservations Necessary 01 816 9538  Email: kellyc@shannonheritage.com  www.gpowitnesshistory.ie

Anyone 4 Science
Established in 2005, Anyone 4 Science brings curriculum linked Science, Engineering and Maths to your school.
Hands - on Workshops
Their hands on, age appropriate workshops, are suitable for children from Junior Infants to 6th Class.  Each workshop lasts 45 minutes. Typically they visit 4 class groups of approx. 30 children in a day.  Every child gets to carry out an investigation/activity. They cover topics such as acids and bases, forces, electricity, colourful chemistry, light, density, anatomy, forensics, geology, mind reading maths and energy awareness. Cost: €350 for 4 x 45 minute sessions.  Extra sessions may be organised at a cost of €80 per session.  Additional tutors can be supplied if required.
Demonstration Lectures
The demonstration lectures are suitable for 3rd to 6th classes and can be presented to groups of up to 120 children.  A number of children will be picked from the audience to assist with the experiments.  Each lecture lasts approximately 90 minutes. Topics include Fantastic Physics, Bright Sparks- the hair raising story of electricity, Science is a Roller Coaster. Cost: 2 lectures on same day €350, 3 lectures on same day €510

Anyone 4 Science also offers after school science clubs, science camps during the holidays and their scientists entertain children at parties and corporate events. Contact 087 6749608 info@anyone4science.com www.anyone4science.com