learning Zone

Parental note:
The Willow Junior Learning Zone provides a selection of Links for primary pupils. Inevitably, some of these links are UK and USA based - designed for English and American kids.
However, many are full of information and games that are both educational and fun for all.

'Please remember that before clicking on to any of these sites, you should get permission from your Mum or Dad. These are all 'Third Party' sites - that means that we have no control over them. For more information on internet safety for children please consult Webwise.ie    a great initiative from the  National Centre for Technology in Education.

  Click on images below to access links.....

Gifted Kids

1. 'Thinking things from Snaith Primary school'

..... Brilliant interactive learning

2.Ology... American Museum of Natural History. .....Another brilliant interactive site. Choose whichever Ology you're into, e.g. Astronomy, the Earth, Genetics; the list seems endless.

3. Cool Science for Curious Kids

..... be curious, explore...

4. LearningPlanet

..... Online Learning, Free Games, Math Worksheets, Arcade Game, Educational Games, Home Education, Games For Kids.....

BBC 

Covers Primary & Secondary and while particular to the UK curriculum there is much here of value   

TeachNet
TeachNet Ireland seeks to improve student learning by helping primary and post primary teachers to integrate web-based resources into their instructional practice. Through TeachNet, teachers have access to curriculum resources, curriculum and technical specialists, grants and a supportive network to further develop their skills.

Here you will also find fascinating interactive challenges and puzzles... check out the Primary and Junior Curriculum Resources...

some examples...

DA VINCI CODE -
Puzzles with either numbers or language? Are you interested in Leonardo Da Vinci and the Renaissance? If you are then see can you solve the Da Vinci code...

DIGITAL ARTEFACTS -
A box of artefacts has been collected from somewhere in the world. Accepting this mission will lead you far from Ireland to explore foreign landscapes, music, food, buildings and famous people.

LOOKING AT PAINTINGS -
(Explore colour, line, shape/form/pattern and texture in Art. Especially for those interested in art and colour)

BUILDING DETECTIVE -

A collection of postcards which were sent by an Irish tourist visiting France. See can you look at the postcards and discover where he was?

PLANET EARTH -

There are many truly wonderful sights to be seen. Have you seen the Grand Canyon in America or visited the amazing city of Venice in Italy? Well, this is your chance to fly like a bird over many wonderful places without leaving your chair.

National Geographic for Kids

Animals, Games, Videos, Stories, Activities, People & Places, Photos...

ON THE TRAIL OF CAP'T JOHN SMITH -

Follow John Smith as he helps establish the Jamestown colony, explores the Chesapeake Bay, and meets local Indians in this new kids game. (National Geographic)

My Wonderful World,  

is a National Geographic campaign to give kids the power of global knowledge...

Young Gifted and Talented...

Fascinating interactive activities like 'design your own comic', and information across a whole range of subjects including, music, science, history, geography, sport...

Dr Mark's Advanced thinking and learning in science and maths

Here you will find many novel, fun, inspiring and highly practical ideas and activities designed to make you a more effective teacher (or parent) in engaging and inspiring the imagination and curiosity of your children about science, maths and the amazing universe around them.

See details of Dr Mark’s teacher CPD training, kids shows, resources, FREE downloads and much more.

Deep Cells...

Study of cells and the body... Answer questions, take the challenge and hypothesise!..

Cool maths for kids  

 Exactly what it says, !!

Scouts    

Be prepared!! Explore the fascinating world of codes

Interdependence     Interdependence is a key idea in science. As students learn about science, they begin to understand that the earth is not a group of discrete parts but a continuous environment existing over time as well as place. Interdependence within and between biological and physical environments is fundamental. This resource provides ways into the idea of Interdependence: the adaptation of living organisms to their environments and their modes of feeding, and how feeding relationships between living organisms in an environment involve energy transfers that ultimately affect their survival. (worth exploring)