Embedded Files
DK Findout (https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/) is an online encyclopedia resource for schools that be accessed from home so that learners can discover more about a given topic. Content can be filtered by subject area and the resulting articles are interactive (with some also containing quizzes to consolidate learning). Learners could be assigned topics from this resource to engage in project work for distance learning, or could visit an article and complete a quiz to consolidate their learning.
There are a host of teachers’ resources available on the website also containing sample ebooks, lesson plans and worksheets, available here: https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/teachers/.
Google Arts and Culture
Google Arts & Culture is an online platform where students can view images and videos of artworks and cultural artefacts from various museums and cultural organisations throughout the world.
Google Treks
This tool allows students to explore a variety of interesting places around the world.
Dictionary of Irish Biography
The Dictionary of Irish Biography contains short summaries and detailed assessments that document over 10,000 lives, ranging from the earliest times to 2010. Biographical subjects include: artists, scientists, lawyers, actors, musicians, writers, politicians, criminals and saints.
It is free to all teachers and students through the schools broadband network. You'll find a link for it in the tools for teachers section on scoilnet.ie.
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