Where the Wood of Life Exhibition and Workshops fits in to the curriculum
This particular project identifies and endeavours to bridge a serious gap in the formal education sector where practical, hands-on education resources with a development education perspective on environmental sustainability and human development leading to poverty eradication is urgently needed if Ireland is to meet its global responsibilities.
At Primary/Junior Cycle level, the Wood of Life addresses objectives in:
- ’Natural and Human Environments’ strands in the Geography curriculum
- ‘Living Things’ strand in the Science curriculum
- ‘Environmental Awareness and Care’ strand in Science and Geography
- ‘Materials Technology’ (WOOD)
At Senior Cycle/Leaving Certificate, the Wood of Life address objectives in:
- Applied Science Groups – Architectural Technology, Agricultural Science
- Social Studies Group – Art, Geography, History, Music, Religious Education
- Business Studies Group – Economics, Business
- Science Group – Biology
- Transition Year (TY), Leaving Cert Applied (LCA) and Leaving Cert
- Vocational Programme (LCVP)
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Some pictures of (2016) Compass Club activities and Wood of Life workshops for your information
Killarney National Park:
See photos here of children in the Killarney area in action during a recent (2016) workshop in Killarney National Park
Castleisland Community School:
See pictures here of children interacting with the Wood of Life exhibition in Castleisland Community School
St. Oliver’s National School, Ballycasheen:
See pictures here of children interacting with the Wood of Life exhibition in st. Oliver’s National School, Ballycasheen, Killarney