Outdoor Learning
An outdoor learning activity to promote the health benefits of using green spaces. It includes a visitor questionnaire, health diary and drawing and interpreting graphs.
Read moreCategory: Third Level
OERs aimed at learners at Level 3.
Tackling Mental Health
Two workshops covering what mental health is and how to promote it – aimed at learners aged 11 to 14. Includes workshop plans with presentations.
Read moreExploring Escher – Mathematics Printmaking Workshop
Workshop about Escher’s printmaking, exploring the artist, his process and the mathematics underlying his work.
Read moreMental Health & Wellbeing Booklet
A collection of strategies for improving mental health and wellbeing, a list of youth support agencies and a section with templates to aid the completion of some strategies.
Read moreStories from Hindu Traditions
Describes some of the stories of various Hindu traditions. Contains six stories and an introduction to the Mahabharata. Aimed at First to Fourth level.
Read moreIntroduction to the Brain
Workshop with activities about the structure and functions of the brain and what happens when it goes wrong. It also contains short biographies of the two co-authors and details of their academic involvement in psychology. Level 3 to National 5.
Read moreLearn Averages with Pokemon Posters
Three posters describing different averages, using the example of Pokemon Hit Points. The posters cover mean, mode and median with graphs and information about the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Aimed at Level 2 to 3.
Read moreThinking Detectives Game: The Alps and Climate Change
A card game to develop HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) using climate change in the alps. Learners discuss whether a fictional ski instructor should exchange his skis for bicycle wheels. Included in this guide is ‘Meet the Scientists’, revealing the real climate scientists. Aimed at Level 2 to 3.
Read moreVolcanic Eruptions: an interdisciplinary approach
Four lessons giving an introduction to volcanoes and various aspects of geology: Volcano Experiments, “The Debate to Save Heimaey”, Volcanic Eruption Research, and a Field Trip. Aimed at Level 2 to 3.
Read moreThe Sea-Level Story – GeoScience
An eight-part project about sea level change since the ice age. Covers glaciation, global warming and isostasy. Includes lesson plans, presentations, workbooks and a template for a timeline poster to illustrate the content of the eight sessions. Aimed at Level 3 and 4.
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