D.P.S.M. Log Book 2017-18

STEP 1:  Science (6 hands-on science investigations, with at least one from each of the four strands)

Living things

• Junior and Senior Infants Investigated Fruit
  Miss Hurley’s Class investigated fruit.  They discussed the difference between fruit and vegetables. They then spoke about the benefits of eating fruit.
• First class participate in the Incredible Edibles Project

Energy and Forces

• First and Second Class:Investigated Electricity
  Ms. O’ Donoghue’s class investigated circuits.
• Ms. O’ Sullivan’s class investigated Friction
• Parachutes in 4th Class

Materials

• Changing colours Ms O Donoghue’s Junior Infants
• What happens to water when it is heated? Ms. Curran’s Fifth Class

Environmental Awareness and Care

• Water pollution and mircobeads: Ms Moynihan’s sixth class
• Green School Committee Reduce use of Plastic Bottles in School
• The Lough Water

Participate in R.D.S. Primary Science Fair & Marine Explorers Projects

• Mr. Murray’s Fifth Class participate R.D.S. Primary Science
  • Judges Comments at RDS Primary Science Fair in Limerick
• Ms. Mangan’s Fourth  Class participate in Lifetime Labs Explorers Project

Step 4 Maths

• Ms. O’ Connor’s 3rd class worked with Ms. Eade and investigated how much sugar is in the drinks we take every day. The results shocked us all!
  • Measuring
  • Data Collection
  • Graphs
• Junior and Senior Infants Investigated Fruit
  Miss Hurley’s Class investigated fruit.  They discussed the difference between fruit and vegetables. They then spoke about the benefits of eating fruit.
  • Data collection
  • Pictograms and Bar Graphs
• Second Class Investigate Friction
  • Measure distance