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Killarney National Park Education Centre has been a designated Discover Science Centre since 2004. The activities included in the Primary School Nature Day support the SESE curriculum and have been vetted by DPS. A visit to a Discover Centre is one of the criteria for schools wishing to achieve an Award in Science Excellence. For information on Discover Primary Science & Awards in Science Go to http://www.primaryscience.ie/site/index.php
The Primary School Nature Day is an activity packed day for primary school children during which they explore the natural environment in a fun and scientific way. The activities include
• Checking traps for small mammals such as wood mice & bank vole • Collecting mini beasts using pooters, sweep nets & beating trays • Preparing the specimens caught for viewing and identification under Microscopes • Using Simple Keys for Identification • Collecting aquatic invertebrates to determine water quality • Scavenger Hunt & other nature games • Trek in the woods TIME: The day normally runs from 10am to 2.30pm but times are flexible and can be changed to suit particular needs. What to Bring? : A packed lunch, wellies, change of clothes, camera AGE GROUPS: The day can be tailored to suit all primary school age groups by our experienced teaching staff. Older age groups will be given worksheets on the day and a work book for follow p exercises back in the classroom. You can download a copy of the Workbook Teacher Support Notes available on request providing background information on topics covered during the Primary School Nature Day INDOOR MODULES The centre has a number of indoor modules for the rare occasions when the weather is too bad for outdoors and groups can choose any of the following indoor modules
Alternative Energy Station
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For 2009 the centre is setting up an Alternative Energy Station which will allow children visiting the centre to explore energy concepts. They will have the opportunity to engage in a number of Energy Activities including a personal energy survey, examine forms of energy and sources. They would also make and use models to appreciate and understand how wild, water and solar energy can be used to address the earth's energy needs. School Visits / Outreach Programme Staff at Killarney National Park Education Centre continues to operate a very successful outreach programme which brings staff into schools with a number of exciting interactive presentations. All our staff are HERITAGE SPECIALISTS and school visits can be organized through the Heritage in Schools Scheme SUPER FURRY ANIMALS …this is an interactive presentation on the mammal species.
WHAT'S A BIRDIE? ....is the story of the bird species in Ireland
THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY ….investigates the bugs in the school grounds
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