Discover Primary Science
Encyclopedia
Discover Primary Science is a flagship project
of the Irish Government
’s Discover Science & Engineering
(DSE) awareness programme.
It facilitates teacher training in general primary science and provides teachers with online resources and classroom activity packs which can also be used by parents and students.
In 2008, just over 3,100 primary schools and their teachers participated in activities which included hands-on induction days which were hosted throughout the country in college
s of education, institute of technology
, universities and education centres.
Schools registered on the Discover Primary Science project can opt to apply for an Award of Science Excellence after they have met certain criteria for science-related activities. In 2007 and 2008, more than 1,000 schools received awards nationwide.
Project
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of the Irish Government
Irish Government
The Government of Ireland is the cabinet that exercises executive authority in Ireland.-Members of the Government:Membership of the Government is regulated fundamentally by the Constitution of Ireland. The Government is headed by a prime minister called the Taoiseach...
’s Discover Science & Engineering
Discover Science & Engineering
Discover Science & Engineering is an Irish Government initiative that aims to increase interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics among students, teachers and members of the public in Ireland....
(DSE) awareness programme.
It facilitates teacher training in general primary science and provides teachers with online resources and classroom activity packs which can also be used by parents and students.
In 2008, just over 3,100 primary schools and their teachers participated in activities which included hands-on induction days which were hosted throughout the country in college
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
s of education, institute of technology
Institute of technology
Institute of technology is a designation employed in a wide range of learning institutions awarding different types of degrees and operating often at variable levels of the educational system...
, universities and education centres.
Awards of Science Excellence
Discover Primary Science also manages the Awards of Science Excellence each year, as well as coordinating a series of Discover Science Centres across the country.Schools registered on the Discover Primary Science project can opt to apply for an Award of Science Excellence after they have met certain criteria for science-related activities. In 2007 and 2008, more than 1,000 schools received awards nationwide.