Science Ireland & Engineers Week 2010
Science Ireland will be performing our new Electromagnetic Workshop to primary schools in Belmullet, Co. Mayo as part of Engineers Week 2010. This will be the first time primary school students will get to experiance the Electromagnetism Workshop, making compasses and building motors.
Engineers Week 2010 will take place from Monday 8th to Saturday 13th February 2010. Activities will take place on the week before the mid-term break while Saturday, 13th February will host Engineers Week’s first family day!
To get involved in Engineers Week 2010 or to get more information >> Click here <<
RDS Primary Science Fair
Science Ireland performed three shows at this year RDS Primary Science Fair held at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition. This is the first year that the RDS have sponsored the Primary Science Fair. While not part of the main competition, it provides an opportunity for students from 100 primary schools to display their class projects at a major exhibition.
Science Ireland performed shows to over 1,000 students over the three days. The show on Friday was a full house of 750 students. Based on the theme of sound the finale of the show was a performance by Bang the Drum with Irish Aid, who amazed the crowd with their drumming.
Teacher wins show at BT Young Scientists
Congratulations to Anne Chambers of St. Patricks Boys National School Drumcondra who has won a free show at the school after leaving details at the Science Ireland stand at this years BT Young Scientists. Thanks to all the teachers who visited our stand and took part in our activities.
ScienceIreland.ie Relaunched
ScienceIreland.ie has been relaunched and is packed full for ways to connect with us is Science Ireland. Here are some of of new features:
Videos – youtube channel and teacher tube
Social Networks – Join us on Twitter, Facebook and Bebo
Newletter and News feeds – Keep up to date with our newletter with teachers activities and our RSS newfeed.
More changes to follow.
