Science in Divine Word 2010/2011

DISCOVER PRIMARY SCIENCE and MATHS AWARD

We are delighted that once again we have received the 'Discover Primary Science and Maths Award 2010-2011'. We compiled a folder of all the science work that has been undertaken by the children in the school throughout the year. All the strands of the Science curriculum were represented, as well as visitors to the school and visits the children made to some of the Discover primary science centres.  We had fun while we learned. We look forward to lots more science activities in the future. Sincere thanks to all the teachers and parents who support the children each year.

 

BT YOUNG SCIENTIST 

Ms Mullin's 4th class took part in the B.T. Young Scientist Exhibition recently. They received an award and were highly commended for a fantastic project entitled 'healthy hearts and lively lungs'. The children explored how both the heart and lungs work. They also compiled a questionnaire to assertain how much exercise the children were taking. They became involved in lots of activities to make exercise fun while trying to improve their fitness levels.  They made models of hearts and lungs and an 'electric quiz' to check how much people know about the subject. Everyone had a great day at the R.D. S. Congratulations to Ms. Mullin and the class on all the hard work. We are very proud of them. The support from parents was very much appreciated.

   

Mr Caesy's Chemistry lesson

Mr Mike Casey, a lecturer in U.C.D. gave a series of workshops to the 4th and 6th classes on Thursday 27th January.  The children learned about chemistry in a fun and interactive way.  They got the opportunity to design their own chemical reactions using molecule models.  We appreciate the time Mr Casey took, to work with the children in our school.  

 

Science Experiments

The children brought in a science experiment into the school on Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday 26th of January.  The children demonstrated the experiments to their own class. The experiments were displayed on the corridors around the school. Parents were welcome in to visit the school to look at the experiments.  

SCIENCE IRELAND

Declan from ‘Science Ireland’ visited the school for a series of workshops on flight, sound, electricity and light. The children from junior infants to sixth class had a fantastic time.

           

DISCOVERY SCIENCE
The children from Ms O’Brien and Mr Conlon’s second classes had a great day in Airfield House. They participated in a ‘Discover Primary Science’ day. The children studied habitats, life cycles, food chains and webs as well as food and farming and much more. Thanks to Ms.Gaffney for accompanying the classes on the day.