Classroom resources
Resource Flyer Autumn 2016 2.7 MiB
To book resources please contact West Cork Education Support Centre on 023 8856756/7
IZAK9
Who said maths can’t be fun?
Izak9 is an exciting new radical and immersive 3D maths based active learning concept – It comprises of one big cube 40cm high made up of 27 smaller ones.
The cube comes with a range of e-learning materials presented by two animated robot characters Abacus and Helix, who provide teachers with stimuli to guide children through their active shared learning experience. Recently launched in the Irish market – Izak9 was developed by Franz Schlindwein of Qubizm.
Izak9 enables children to learn and enjoy maths – builds self-esteem and self-confidence – it makes maths fun.
West Cork Education Support Centre have 2 Izak9 cubes which are available for loan to schools on a rotational basis for a period of up to two weeks subject to availability.
K’NEX
Carry out your own K’NEX Challenge
K’nex building system consists of interblocking plastic rods, connectors, gears, wheels, and other components which can be pieced together to form a wide variety of models, machines, and architectural structures.
K’NEX kits available now
The K’nex kits are available for loan to schools on a rotational basis for a period of up to two weeks subject to availability.
SAMBA
Have you got the rhythm?
Early in 2009 West Cork Education Support Centre purchased a number of 20 piece samba drumming kits. These are being made available to schools on a rotational basis for a period of up to three weeks.
To apply for short-term use of these kits, at least one teacher from the school must have completed a basic samba drumming classs.
PUPPETS
Explore a world of pretence, play & fun
In 2010 West Cork Education Support Centre purchased a number of puppets as part of a Play Methodology Initiative.
Puppets are available for loan to schools on a rotational basis for a period of up to two weeks subject to availability.
THE BRONZE AGE HANDLING BOX
Take a step back in time
The Bronze Age Handling Box Project arose an ambition at the National Museum of Ireland to enable young people to learn about the past through the study and handling of objects.
It enables young people to work as historians and archaeologists and encourages them to engage with the past in a thought-provoking and fun way. Using an enquiry-based approach, it provides opportunities to develop literacy, language and handling box problem solving skills and appeals to a range of learning styles and ability levels.
The Boxes are available for loan to schools on a rotational basis for a period of up to two weeks subject to availability.
LEGO WEDO 2.0 KITS
LEGO Education WedDo 2.0 Core set is a hands-on STEM solution that combines the LEGO brick, classroom-friendly software, engaging standards- based projects and a discovery based approach.
Designed with collaboration in mind, each Core Set supports two students, introducing them to computational thinking and engineering principles in a fun and engaging way.
Each kits contains:
10 x Lege WeDo 2.0 Core Sets
The Lego WeDo kits are available for loan to schools on a rotational basis for a period of up to two weeks subject to availability.
Booking Fee: €30.00 for two week period
BEEBOT KITS
BeeBot’s simple and child friendly layout is a perfect starting point for teaching control, directional language and programming. With a wide range of cross curricular mats to program with, and fun accessories to personalise, BeeBots is the must have programming resource for any classroom. BeeBot can accurately move in steps of 15cm, turn in 90 degree turns, and remember up to 40 steps!
Each kits contains:
6 Beebots on a rechargeable docking station, 1 x Problem Solver Maze, 1 x Animal Number Line, 1 x Alphabet Mat, 1 x Busy Street Mat.
The Lego WeDo kits are available for loan to schools on a rotational basis for a period of up to two weeks subject to availability.
Booking Fee: €30.00 for two week period
Also avaibable on loan from the centre are:
MATHS TOGETHER 1-6
ASTON INDEX
YORK ASSESSMENT OF READING FOR COMPREHENSION
NEALE ANALYSIS OF READING ABILITY - REVISED
BEEBOTS
LEGO WEDO KITS