Women in Science

Mary Mullaghy July 4, 2012
For much of human history, women were officially excluded from the scientific realm. However, in spite of their invisibility in the history narrative, this did not mean that science was exclusively a man’s world!

Many women, throughout the centuries, have managed to overcome their marginalisation and excel in their chosen field, making vital contributions to the sum of human knowledge.
With the book "Women in Science", European women scientists throughout the ages are celebrated. The book tells the compelling stories of some of the heroines of European science – some sung but many unsung – and, through their narratives, it enriches and completes the history of scientific knowledge by highlighting its female face.

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Embedding an Investigative Approach into TY/JC Science topics

This workshop will provide teachers with a wealth of resources, activities, and ideas to enhance the teaching and learning of various topics in science through inquiry. 

The strategies that you will be introduced to are designed to stimulate student interest, engagement and involvement in TY . Activities can also be used in Junior Science. As students engage in these activities in your classroom, they develop their

• Literacy and Numeracy skills
• Higher order reasoning skills
• A deeper understanding of scientific concepts and scientific knowledge

This course will:

• Give a hands on approach to inquiry based learning suitable for TY / JC science
• Allow participants to explore a number of practical investigations
• Literacy, numeracy and assessment strategies will be incorporated into the session

Resources that will be provided will include:

• Updated Questions by Topic for 2013 HL and OL
• Wide range of resources for teaching TY science

To reserve a place on this course: http://goo.gl/KqVTK4
Visit http://www.pdst.ie/node/141 for information on Junior Science Courses 

 

 

 

Mary Mullaghy February 18, 2014

KidWind – FREE Training in Wind Energy for Teachers

KidWind Ireland is a project that seeks to support teachers all over Ireland to access training programs and equipment in wind energy. The course may be useful for Transition Year and the new Junior Cycle activities.

The primary aim of the KidWind program is to train and equip teachers at primary and second level to teach their own students about wind energy and provide knowledge about the industry and topic. The program is aimed at teachers of science, mathematics and geography although others may attend. This 4 day course is hands-on with a practical focus. Participant teachers will receive FREE class materials, lesson plans and FREE wind turbine lab kits to take back to their schools. 

Times and locations:

4th-7th of June 2013: Lifetime Lab, Cork City

4th-7th of June 2013: Dublin West Education Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24

10th-13th of June 2013: Donegal Education Centre, Donegal Town

Lunch and refreshments will also be provided during the training.

Registration: Interested teachers can register for the course via the Irish Wind Energy Association Wind SkillNet webpage at http://www.iwea.com/index.cfm/page/upcomingtrainingcourses1
or by email to Deborah@iwea.com


Mary Mullaghy August 19, 2013

KidWind – FREE Training in Wind Energy for Teachers

KidWind Ireland is a project that seeks to support teachers all over Ireland to access training programs and equipment in wind energy. The course may be useful for Transition Year and the new Junior Cycle activities.

The primary aim of the KidWind program is to train and equip teachers at primary and second level to teach their own students about wind energy and provide knowledge about the industry and topic. The program is aimed at teachers of science, mathematics and geography although others may attend. This 4 day course is hands-on with a practical focus. Participant teachers will receive FREE class materials, lesson plans and FREE wind turbine lab kits to take back to their schools. 

Times and locations:

4th-7th of June 2013: Lifetime Lab, Cork City

4th-7th of June 2013: Dublin West Education Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24

10th-13th of June 2013: Donegal Education Centre, Donegal Town

Lunch and refreshments will also be provided during the training.

Registration: Interested teachers can register for the course via the Irish Wind Energy Association Wind SkillNet webpage at http://www.iwea.com/index.cfm/page/upcomingtrainingcourses1
or by email to Deborah@iwea.com


Mary Mullaghy November 25, 2020

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