Entries from December 2016

Thursday, December 8th, 2016

Farewell to the aquarium

We were very sad to say goodbye to the aquarium on Tuesday but we were really lucky to have been able to see these creatures up close every day. We learned so much about life in the ocean and we are really grateful to Galway Atlantaquarium Science and Education for giving us the opportunity. The children created […]

Friday, December 2nd, 2016

Under the sea

Everyone is still really enjoying learning about life in the oceans through the aquarium. To help us learn more, we had a visit from Catriona Kelly from the Marine Institute, Galway. Catriona brought a selection of fish and crustaceans found in Irish waters. The children got to touch them and see them up close. Catriona […]

Friday, December 2nd, 2016

A brrrrilliant experiement

Because of the freezing temperatures we have been having, Mr. Casby’s class decided to test out which liquids freeze-oil, washing up liquid, milk, water or vinegar. Firstly, the children examined the liquids and then predicted which liquids would and wouldn’t freeze. The liquids were poured into an ice-cube tray and put in the freezer. After a […]