Eco Detectives
http://www.askaboutireland.ie/learning-zone/primary-students
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What is the site about?
Eco Detectives is a teacher resource pack of environmental and climate change investigations for primary schools, produced by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in conjunction with the Centre for Human Rights and Citizenship Education at St. Patrick’s College, Dublin.
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Why was it chosen as site of the week?
- The website links in with resources already sent to schools
- The resources are engaging and visually appealing
- There are downloadable resources for use with different class groups/levels
- It has a number of interactive games
- The site also has photo cards and enquiry process cards
- There is a downloadable game
- Achmhainní as Gaeilge
How can it be used as an educational resource?
'Eco Detectives' is designed to be used as stand alone materials or as additional resources for the relevant subjects. The pdf files can be printed out and distributed to pupils and groups. The photo cards can also be printed out individually or as a collection and can be used to generate discussion. The materials, both printable and online encourage active, investigative and project-based learning as well as allowing students to work in groups.
Curriculum Mapping
Primary
SESE: Geography
SESE: Science
SPHE
English
Maths
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