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- Jun 25, 2021
- 2 min
5th & 6th Class Science Blast Project- What is a water tower designed to do?
We decided to investigate water towers because there is a water tower located in Knockanillaun, close to our school. We knew very little...
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ardaghnationalscho
- Jun 22, 2021
- 1 min
Science Week Remotely 2021
1. We were learning about acids and alkalis /bases and experimented with cabbage dye at home. 2. We learned what the term OSMOSIS means...
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ardaghnationalscho
- Jun 21, 2021
- 1 min
Lung Capacity Experiment
As part of our Science Blast investigations we began to look at Lung capacity. We discovered that our lungs hold a certain amount of air...
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ardaghnationalscho
- Jun 17, 2021
- 1 min
House Martins 2: The Return!!
So exciting to see our friends the House Martins back they've returned from spending the winter in whatever part of Africa they...
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ardaghnationalscho
- May 13, 2021
- 1 min
Six Brick Challenge
We worked in our groups to build the tallest tower. Winning tower was 82cm. Well done foireann bán! 🏆🥇
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ardaghnationalscho
- Apr 22, 2021
- 1 min
Science: Mini Beasts Pitfall Traps.
Looking at Biodiversity and the bug hunting we explored and and recorded the insects we discovered around our homes during the lockdown....
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ardaghnationalscho
- Mar 26, 2021
- 1 min
Rainforest Projects
During the Lockdown we learned loads about Rainforests. We found out about all the amazing species that live in the different layers and...
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ardaghnationalscho
- Mar 19, 2021
- 1 min
Raincoat Challenge
Following on from our interesting research on coats for Antarctic explorers and because their brothers and sisters in 1st and 2nd class...
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ardaghnationalscho
- Mar 17, 2021
- 1 min
Pin Wheels in 1st and 2nd Class
1st and 2nd designed and decorated their own pinwheels as part of Engineers Week this year. They enjoyed investigating with them outside...
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ardaghnationalscho
- Mar 7, 2021
- 1 min
Tower Challenge
Planning, Engineering, Building and so much more!!
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ardaghnationalscho
- Mar 4, 2021
- 1 min
Engineers Week 2021
1st and 2nd Class are enjoying Engineers Week. They designed waterproof coats for their toys and then tested and evaluated their designs.
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ardaghnationalscho
- Mar 3, 2021
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ardaghnationalscho
- Jan 12, 2021
- 1 min
Lockdown Science at home: Antarctic Clothing.
As part of our project on Tom Crean and the Antarctic Exploration we were discussing the equipment that these brave explorers used. The...
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ardaghnationalscho
- Nov 27, 2020
- 1 min
Static Electricity Fun with Paper Bats
1st and 2nd class
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ardaghnationalscho
- Nov 24, 2020
- 1 min
Maths Week 2020
Maths week is always a big hit with the boys and girls in 3rd and 4th but the highlight this week was undoubtedly the live Zoom call...
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ardaghnationalscho
- Nov 20, 2020
- 1 min
Science Week : Experiments with Light.
Throughout Science Week we got to explore the topic of Light every day. Each pod got the the chance to use mirrors to reflect light and...
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ardaghnationalscho
- Nov 18, 2020
- 1 min
3rd and 4th class meet some real Research Scientists
The Irish Manufacuturing Research institute not alone donated some excellent kits for Science Week 2020 they also hosted a very...
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