Explorer Lesson Plans

Illustration © John Joyce, 2009

Ireland is an island with a seabed territory of 220 million acres, a long and eventful seafaring history and a rich maritime tradition in the arts. The seas and oceans present many opportunities to introduce cross-curricular lessons and activities when teaching subjects such as science, history, geography, design & making, music and language.  See the following links to pages that contain lesson plans, worksheets and activities available to download. A selection of lesson plans have been translated into as Gaeilge.

Lesson Plans, Worksheets and Activities:

Pleananna Ceachta - An Taiscéalaí

Tá rogha pleananna ceachta agus ábhair eile ar fáil mar seo a leanas
Published: 30 Jul 2012
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Explorer Experiments

The Explorers team have produced a number of science experiments that can be carried out in class.
Published: 25 Jul 2012
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Mathematics and the Sea

The Explorer Mathematics materials aim to help teachers implement and evaluate learning experiences that will enable students to develop a positive attitude towards Mathematics.
Published: 28 Feb 2012
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The Real Map of Ireland - Ireland's Marine Resource

Through the SESE Geography syllabus teachers can introduce "The Real Map of Ireland" to students and learn about Irelands 220 million acre marine resource.
Published: 23 Apr 2010
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Art, Music, Language and other Activities

Celebrating the sea through lessons including the arts, music and language offers a wonderful opportunity to learn about the sea and its environment.
Published: 13 Oct 2009
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Natural Environment and Environmental Care

Learn about the Natural Environment, Seashore Geology & Ecology and Marine Environmental care through lesson plans, worksheets and activities on the seashore and in class.
Published: 24 Sep 2009
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Marine Science and History

Creating a themed “experience” for pupils around the world of boats, submarines, Captain Nemo and an underwater exploration linked directly to the SESE curriculum and other cross curricular activities is an exciting way of bringing the sea to life in the classroom.
Published: 03 Jan 2008
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