Primary School Shows and Workshops

There are a range of in person shows and workshops for primary schools. Every year the demand is great but we unfortunately cannot get to every school. We do have a limited number of Sue McGrath Science Kits that will be sent to schools for teachers to do in the classroom with supporting video material from Sue.

Exhibition space: Please complete this booking form if you are requesting a stand at the Exhibition Day at University of Galway on Sunday 12th November, 2023.

School booking form

Interactive visits

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Fr Seán Manning Science Quiz

  • Friday 17th November
  • 5th & 6th class primary school
  • 13.30 - 15.30
  • Coláiste Muire Máthair (formerly St. Mary's College) Galway city
  • Tables of 4
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Fr Seán Manning Science Quiz
The 2023  Fr. Seán Manning Galway Primary School Science Quiz will take place on Friday 17th November. This is a table quiz consisting of teams of four 5th and/or 6th class pupils, who compete for some great prizes sponsored by Medtronic Galway. The quiz was initiated to honour the memory of Canon Seán Manning who was an esteemed science teacher at St. Mary’s College in Galway before his untimely passing. We draw its questions from everyday science and from the recommended primary school science curriculum.
The quiz will take place during Science Week from 1:30 to 3:00 pm on Friday 17th November, in the main hall of Coláiste Muire Máthair (formerly St. Mary’s College) Galway. Entry is free and an official entry form will be sent to all primary schools or by contacting [email protected]

Fantastic DNA by the ATU Galway Cell EXPLORERS team

  • Friday 17th November
  • 5th or 6th class
  • 10am - 11.30am & 11.30am - 12.30pm
  • In ATU room 374
  • 16 students
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Fantastic DNA by the ATU Galway Cell EXPLORERS team

Fantastic DNA by the ATU Galway Cell EXPLORERS team

Students will learn about cells and DNA. The students will extract DNA from a banana and build a DNA double helix model. The students experience working as a scientist whilst wearing a lab coat and using real science equipment. They get to bring a small tube containing the DNA they extracted home to show their families.  Every participant practices all activities during an hour-long interactive session.

The session is delivered in a Science lab in ATU Galway by the ATU Galway Cell EXPLORERS team and can accommodate 16 students + teachers.

Fantastic DNA is supported by a SFI Discover award.

Available:  Friday 17th Nov: 10-11am  and 11:30-12:30pm
To book email  Anthonia at [email protected]

 

Corrib Kids Computer and Coding

  • 13th - 17th November
  • 5th & 6th class
  • 75 mins
  • In class
  • 30
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Corrib Kids Computer and Coding

Students to develop an understanding of code and algorithms to build their own Retro Games using Makecode Arcade. The students talk about the games they are familiar with and how code plays a major role in these games. They add soundsu, characters and instructions to their games to create authentic and interesting chase games. They discuss how to introduce challenges such as timers and count downs as well as rewards such as scoreboards. The students leave the 75 minute session with a greater understanding of how code works and how to create algorithms to build a game. They learn about computer programmers and coding languages such as Python. They learn how they can continue to develop their skills using the Makecode Arcade resources available online. 

 

To book email – [email protected]

Visit Brigit’s Garden for STEM workshop

  • 13th - 24th November
  • Primary school
  • 3 hours
  • Visit Brigit's Garden
  • 20
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Visit Brigit’s Garden for STEM workshop

Energy in Action

(Infants to 6th Class)
Our seasonal workshops build the students’ awareness of and connection to nature through highly engaging and interactive discovery-based learning. Our experienced education guides lead the activities, and our Celtic Gardens and natural habitats offer an ideal environment for active outdoor learning. All programmes are related to the SESE curriculum.

We also have excellent indoor facilities for student lunches, with complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits for teachers. Start times can be flexible to suit the school.

Programmes are all-weather, with a range of indoor options and covered areas for wet weather. However, participants are advised to dress appropriately for the changeable Irish weather.

You may avail of this workshop through Irish (subject to staff availability). Tá an clár seo le fáil trí Gaeilge freisin.

To book email [email protected]

Visit Galway Atlantaquaria for a fantastic tour

  • 13th - 24th November
  • Junior Infants - 2nd Class 3rd - 6th Class & Junior Cycle Secondary School students
  • 60 mins
  • 40 per session
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Visit Galway Atlantaquaria for a fantastic tour

Explore Ireland’s amazing marine and freshwater life on a guided, interactive aquarium tour. Explore, discover and join our team as we examine how biomaterials can inspire and save lives, how technology can monitor and learn and how citizen science can help us inspire and engage.

 

Email Petra@nationalaquarium.ie to book.

Visit CÚRAM Exhibit & Workshop at Galway City Museum

  • 13th - 17th November
  • 3rd class - 6th class
  • 10:15 - 11.15 ; 11.30 - 12.30 ; 12.45 - 13.45
  • 30 mins workshop & 30 mins exhibit tour
  • 30 per session
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Visit CÚRAM Exhibit & Workshop at Galway City Museum

Come and join CÚRAM for a tour of their wonderful new SUPERHUMAN exhibit and workshop at Galway City Museum.

SUPERHUMAN is the exciting new exhibit at the Galway City Museum- full of hands-on fun and interactive elements, it invites you to explore the creativity and innovation of medtech research- seeking to find solutions for human illnesses.
Led by the education team from CÚRAM, the exhibit developers, this hour-long workshop will give students an opportunity to visit the exhibit while taking part in a lively workshop that challenges them to come up with creative solutions to help people living with an illness. Can you invent the medtech solution of the future?
To book a place for your class phone 091 532460 after Tuesday 10th October

Visit CÚRAM Exhibit & Workshop with Jane McLoughlin at Galway City Museum

  • 20th - 24th November
  • 1st - 6th class
  • 10:15 - 11.15 ; 11.30 - 12.30 ; 12.45 - 13.45
  • 30 mins workshop & 30 mins exhibit tour
  • 32 per session
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Visit CÚRAM Exhibit & Workshop with Jane McLoughlin at Galway City Museum

Come and join CÚRAM for a tour of their wonderful new SUPERHUMAN exhibit and a workshop with Jane McLoughlin at Galway City Museum.

SUPERHUMAN is the exciting new exhibit at the Galway City Museum- full of hands-on fun and interactive elements, it invites you to explore the creativity and innovation of medtech research- seeking to find solutions for human illnesses.  Led by the education team from CÚRAM, the exhibit developers, this hour-long workshop will give students an opportunity to visit the exhibit while taking part in a lively workshop that challenges them to come up with creative solutions to help people living with an illness. Can you invent the medtech solution of the future?
Join Science Educator Jane McLoughlin in our beautiful Galway Museum to discover the fascinating world of the human body and beyond with some fun and educational experiments for primary students. From simulating sneezes to exploring unique fingerprints and mind-boggling optical illusions, these hands-on activities not only spark curiosity about our bodies but also encourage creativity and critical thinking about our ever-changing world. Explore the wonders of science and the role of human ingenuity in shaping our future in a number of engaging experiments.
Suitable for a class of primary school students from 1st to 6th class for a 30 minute exploration of the museum’s med-tech exhibition and a 30 minute practical hands-on workshop.
To book a place for your class phone 091 532460 after Tuesday 10th October

School workshops

Use the form below to book these workshops for your school.

The Electrifying Energy Show

  • 13th - 17th November
  • In class
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The Electrifying Energy Show

This spellbinding special event introduces children to the principles of energy plasma and electricity. Tesla Cords, Vortex Generators, and even a Van De Graff machine will help children understand the power of energy in this exciting interactive show. The Mad Scientist will spark children's imaginations in a fun and informative science show for all ages.

Origami with Tom Cuffe

  • 13th - 24th November
  • Second class to sixth class
  • 2.5 hour sessions
  • In class
  • 30 per session
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Origami with Tom Cuffe

Tom Cuffe introduces the traditional Japanese skill of folding elaborately designed paper into a myriad of shapes of all sizes. The power of Origami is that it combines Art, Craftwork, Engineering and an appreciation of Nature. Tom’s origami hands-on workshops is much demanded by schools and enjoyed by students.

 

Fantastic DNA in a Box for Schools workshop

  • 13th - 24th November
  • 4th - 6th class
  • 1h, Tuesday-Friday 9.30am, 11am or 1pm
  • Live online
  • 30 per session
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Fantastic DNA in a Box for Schools workshop

Fantastic DNA in a Box (FDIAB) is a one-hour hands-on science session where young people (4 th – 6 th  class, 1 st -3 rd  year) get the opportunity to do a real hands-on science experiment.
A science kit (the ‘box’) will be posted out to schools in advance of the session. The kit provides teachers with the resources and materials needed for their pupils to do the experiment in their
classrooms. Once the teacher has set up the classroom, two Cell EXPORERS explainers remotely facilitate the session online using Zoom, with the teacher providing on-site support to pupils.
Engaging with real scientists can help broaden children’s perceptions of what it means to be a scientist and promote the idea that science is for everyone.
The sessions will be delivered by both ATU Galway city and University of Galway Cell Explorers teams.
Cell Explorers is funded by Science Foundation Ireland.

YouTube Video describing the workshop Click Here

Magical Science and Engineering Show with Sue McGrath – School visit

  • 20th - 24th November
  • 2nd class to 6th class
  • 50mins per show x 3 shows
  • In school hall
  • Up to 90 per session
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Magical Science and Engineering Show with Sue McGrath – School visit

Scientific Sue will visit your school with her wacky combination of science and drama making this Educational Show both funny and thought provoking.
Find out the science behind many amazing illusions; witness flying toilet rolls, magical colour changes, explosions, bangs and of course lots and lots of other magical science and engineering
demonstrations – which of course will require very brave volunteers to help Scientific Sue.
This show aims to stimulate curiosity and imagination whilst also highlighting the relevance and impact of science and engineering on our everyday lives.

Warning: Danger Science Magic – Fun Guaranteed!

 

To book: complete the booking form below

Exploration Dome

  • 20th - 23rd November
  • 6 - 12
  • Full school day - 27 mins per session
  • 30 per session
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Exploration Dome

IBEX: search for the edge of the universe – all ages 27 minutes

Join scientists who are investigating the boundary between our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy in IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System.

IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System follows the creation of NASA’s
Interstellar Boundary EXplorer.

 

This fantastic Exploration Dome will visit your school and requires a space of 8mtr (l) x 8 mtr (w) x 4 mtr (h) and 2 powersockets, so your school hall would be most suitable.

Magical science & engineering show – a virtual experience with Scientific Sue

  • There is a free kit for every school but you must complete the booking form
  • 80 minutes
  • Online
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Magical science & engineering show – a virtual experience with Scientific Sue

Enthusiastic, informative and interactive science shows delivered virtually – with pupil interactions built in!

We are surrounded by invisible forces which can be used to push and pull. Using these mystical properties Scientific Sue will show you how the ‘magical’ properties of magnets can be used to make items spin! Demonstrate how the science of spin can also be used to defy the pulling forces of gravity; and how electric forces can be used to ‘magically’ make things fly.

Magical spells will be used to make items fly, disappear and reappear! All of the activities will not only stimulate curiosity and imagination within your young audiences but will also highlight the relevance and impact of science and engineering on our everyday lives.

The Magical Science & Engineering Show: A scientific journey of magical discovery Sue’s wacky combination of science and drama makes this Educational Show both magical, entertaining, and thought provoking.

This show is about magical people, magical creatures and invisible magical forces. A Chief Wizard and their magical apprentices will be needed to help Scientific Sue find out the science and engineering behind many amazing illusions and magical tricks.

The most exciting part of our virtually led outreach experiences is the fact that the teacher (facilitator) is now in charge of the speed at which the show and class activities take place. They can stop and start the show video to check on student’s understanding and to carry out one of the experiments.

The video is about 80 minutes in length and has been split into 3 sections with the following key themes:

  • Part 1: Magic, Forces, Force Actions, Gravity, Centre of Mass
  • Class activity: Balancing Dragon
  • Part 2: Magic, Electric Forces, Magnetic Forces, Electromagnetism, Sound

There are multiple opportunities for the pupils to engage throughout the show… yes volunteers are still required!

School Booking Form

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+353 (0) 86 8033709
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