PRIMARY TEACHERS'
NEWSLETTER
No 1, 7 September 2010
Ancient Romans and Music themepages

Two new themepages have been added to Scoilnet in the past month. The links and descriptions were compiled by teachers for topics within SESE History and Music.
Ancient Romans
Music in the Classroom

Most viewed resources on Scoilnet this week:

  1. World War II Evidence Machine
    SESE History
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  2. Amazing Animals
    SESE Science
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  3. Mé Féin Crosfhocal
    Gaeilge
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  4. Mé Féin 2 (PDF)
    Gaeilge
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  5. Mé Féin (Scéal)
    Gaeilge
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  6. Dathanna
    Gaeilge
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  7. A Book About Myself
    SPHE / English
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  9. Volcano World
    SESE Geography
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  10. Old and New
    SESE History

Think Quest
Students solve a real-world problem by applying their critical thinking and technology skills.

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Online encyclopaedias - teachers' home access

Teachers can now access Encyclopaedia Britannica and World Book Online from home once they have completed the Scoilnet Teacher Registration Form. Registering teachers will need to have a Teaching Council number in order to do this.
The next Encyclopaedia Britannica webinar is on Tue Sept 21. Prior registration required.
More about home access to online encyclopaedias
Teacher registration for home access
Register for Encyclopaedia Britannica webinar
Schools required for Irish-Africa link

 The Link Community Development Schools Programme facilitates two-way curricular based learning between Irish and African schools. It is currently seeking Irish schools to link with schools in Ghana, Malawi, South Africa or Uganda. Great programme.
More information on Link Schools Programme
Site of the Week

 CBBC Newsround
Provides news stories in a child-friendly way. Current affairs, sport, music, animals are among the topics covered and the site also provides resources for teachers.
Scoilnet's review of CBBC Newsround
Children engage with Storytime

 Since schools re-opened Scoilnet's Storytime has had a flood of new stories on topics like my summer holidays, poetry, sleepovers, all about me and much more. Storytime is a great way to engage children's creative writing. All stories are approved before they go live.
Storytime on Primary Students
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