Online Resources and Tools
Marvin and Milo Cartoons:
I think the Marvin and Milo cartoons are a super resource, I can imagine the pupil’s joyous reaction to the cat and dog team! I particularly like the ‘Do try this at home’ motto, which would be really appealing to pupils. With over 155 to choose from the possibilities are endless! To link in with teaching space I would like to try out the investigations relating to properties of matter, forces and motion and earth and space including Alka-Seltzer Rocket, Wobbly Stick, Bouncing Balls, Homemade Sunset, Festive Star, Spinning Rocket, Anti-Gravity Maltesers and Falling Bubbles. The pdf of the cartoon could be printed out as a guide for groups to refer to when investigating.
European Space Agency for Kids:
The range of interactive games on ESA Kids is great. I would use in Aistear stations for pupils to work in groups on the IWB and individually on ipads. They will really enjoy moving through the different levels which also facilitates in reinforcing the relevant vocabulary and facts.