This workshop will develop pupils’ knowledge of atoms and molecules and their behaviour as well as using Scratch to model different states of matter and simple chemical reactions.
Eye of the Storm
The Eye of The Storm workshop supports the Theatr na nÓg production introducing children to physics and computational thinking.
Block That Noise! Activity Pack
Ever want to shut your alarm up in the morning? This pack is for you! This pack will teach you about sounds and how we can insulate devices inside objects to stop sounds from reaching them. What you’ll need: – Cardboard or Tupperware box – something with a lid – Household items you can use as insulation e.g. cotton wool, … Read More
Atom Modelling Activity Pack
Learn how to model some very tiny processes indeed! In this pack, we create a Scratch simulation of atoms on a tiny scale! This pack is worth 10 points, plus what you earn in the quiz. What you’ll need: – Access to Scratch – Internet access – Computer access
Eye of the Storm Activity Pack
Learn all about the exciting principles of Physics with these fun experiments. This activity pack is worth 5 points plus what you earn in the quiz. What you’ll need: – Cup – Water – Cardboard – Ping-pong ball – Hair dryer – Scratch installed or access to https://scratch.mit.edu/
Scratch Solar System Activity Pack
This activity pack explores the movement of the planets in our Solar System and shows you how to model this in Scratch. We’ll be looking at: The different orbits of the planets around the Sun How to create environments and sprites in Scratch How to code a working model of the Solar System in Scratch This activity pack is worth … Read More