Galway Science and Technology Festival
Hey look over there! What’s that?! Science is all around us... sometimes where you least expect it! Be on the look out for surprising encounters with science on the NUI Galway campus on Sunday, 27 November, brought to you by the collaborating artists and scientists and the outreach army of Guerilla Science! School Information Venue: The Zoology and Marine Biology Museum Suitable … [Read more...]
New to the Galway Science & Technology Festival is this fantastic StarDome brought to you by Blackrock Castle Observatory in association with ESERO, the European Space Education and Resource Office. Discover the wonders of the night sky within your own school hall. Our experienced presenters deliver programs adapted for any age group – from Junior Infants to Leaving Certificate. A … [Read more...]
"Celebrating 40 Years of Digital Galway" this museum that provides a fascinating insight into the development of communications and computing technology from ancient heiroglyphics to today's internet. The array of electronic artefacts on display include such iconic computers as the dEC PDP11, Apple 11, Macintosh, IBM PC, Commodore Vic20 and Sinclair ZX81. There are also … [Read more...]
See and experience the magic of radio with a school tour for your class to the headquarters of Galway Bay FM, Galway's No.1 radio station. Learn how to make advertisements and experience the technology involved in producing a live radio programme. A special treat for the 2011 Galway Science & Technology Festival. School Information Suitable for: Primary & … [Read more...]
In this International Year of Chemistry, the School of Chemistry in NUI, Galway is running a Primary Schools Outreach program. This program is aimed at introducing primary school children to the exciting world of Chemistry. They hope to show that Chemistry can be fun and safe and will come to your school. They recently featured experiments in the Galway Advertiser and all their … [Read more...]
This half-day workshop will take place at GMIT and is aimed at fifth and sixth class students. It will explain how every-day medicines that we buy in pharmacies work to treat a variety of conditions and diseases. The workshops will include presentations, poster session and a tour of the college. There will be a quiz for participating students and prizes and refrestments will be provided on … [Read more...]
The Centre for Astronomy will offer 3-D tours of the Universe, which will take the audience on a trip from the earth to nearby starts, across our Galaxy to groups of stars, and finally through the whole Universe. School Information Duration: 1 hour Suitable: 3rd - 6th class Primary School & 5th & 6th Years Secondary School Available: Mon 14th - Fri 18th & Mon 21st - Fri 25th … [Read more...]
Fun Science with Jane McLoughlin Would you fancy trying easy science experiments with your primary school students?Would you be interested in using recycled materials and every day foods from the local supermarket to learn about science? Why not try a hands-on, fun-filled day with primary school teacher Jane McLoughlin during Science Week 2011! Aimed at primary schools, Jane will … [Read more...]
Dr Malachy Thompson, formerly of GMIT, will bring his explosive science laboratory to schools, where students will have the opportunity to see and hear some amazing chemistry in action. School Information Suitable for Primary Students and 1st & 2nd Year Secondary School Available: Mon 14th - Fri 18th & Mon 21st to Fri 25th November Venue: Classroom or Hall To book: … [Read more...]
Based on the dynamic, open ended, spatial building system, K'nex education provides manipulatives, ideas and lesson plans that promote student engagement in the maths, science and technology. The K'nex team will bring their colourful, fun roadshow to your primary school. School Information Suitable for: Primary Schools Venue: Classroom Available: Mon 14th - Fri 18th … [Read more...]
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