Cloghroe N.S. celebrates Science Week 2016
- On Wednesday 16th November 2016, Cloghroe hosted a spectacular 3D tour of our Solar System with Space Sector Advisor Robert Hill, combining images from the Hubble European Space Agency Information Centre with the largest 3D screen of its kind in Ireland. Rob allowed us to visit the International Space Station as it whizzed around planet Earth, then we travelled back in time to witness the Sun burst into life, and took a virtual flight over the surface of the Red Planet. We glimpsed our place in the cosmos and tried to answer the question "How big is big?"
Science Week activities for you at home
- Robert Hill also facilitated a Rocket Building and Launching Workshop with third class.
- On Tuesday 23rd November, two school science quiz teams will participate in the Lifetime Lab Science Quiz in Devere Hall, UCC. See www.lifetimelab.ie
- Keep a close eye on www.cloghroens.com to see what scientific investigations are popular in classes this week.
Science Week activities for you at home
- On Friday 18th November at 15:30 the Firkin Crane will host The Science of Bubbles Show with Scientific Sue. Free but pre-booking required on www.eventbrite.ie
- On Saturday 19th November Cork City Council presents Science Rising: Small Beginnings (4-8yrs) a free fun filled science show at Cork’s City Hall. Show times for this 75minute show are11am, 2pm and 4pm and tickets must be pre-booked
- On Sunday 20th November from 14.00-18.00, Neptune Stadium is the venue for Cork’s first ever Community Festival of Science. There will be many science stands and activities to try out. With free entry and lots of Science Week goodies to give away, a fun family day is guaranteed. http://www.corksciencefestival.ie/community-festival-science-20th-november/ To find out more about Robert Hill, explore Armagh Planetarium online where you can download lots of space information and free activity workbooks. http://www.armaghplanet.com/html/free_stuff.html
- We would love to hear from parents/guardians/grandparents that work in the S.T.E.M . Sector and would be willing to come in to their child’s class as a Science Visitor. Let your child’s teacher know by note or by phone through the secretary.
