Teacher ResourceS

Conservation At The Zoo

Some of the most interesting TY environmental programmes take place at Dublin Zoo. The Environmental Awareness module, aimed at first to fifth years, challenges students to investigate the threats facing global wildlife. What will be the consequences for biodiversity, and are we living through the sixth great extinction? Separately, a conservation module encourages students to reflect on and discuss the effect of humans on the natural world. For more information, contact the education department on 01-4748932 or e-mail: education@dublinzoo.ie

EPA Resource Pack

The Environmental Protection Agency resource pack, specifically aimed at transition year students, introduces young people to the key environmental challenges facing Ireland. It includes a set of student tasks and worksheets, as well as a DVD of RTÉ programme The State We’re In, presented by Duncan Stewart (below). The text is available in both Irish and English. Call 1890-335599 or visit epa.ie/researchandeducation.

Green Schools

The Green Schools Programme encourages schools to develop local initiatives to tackle environmental problems caused by litter, waste, water and travel. For more information, visit greenschoolsireland.org