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Online Activity Sheets

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Download PDF based activities to use at home, in the classroom or even bring along to the National Museum of Ireland - Natural History.

Activity sheets are a great way to learn, explore and enjoy the objects and themes of the Collections.


My Favourite Toy Animal

Describe and sketch your favourite toy animal at home or in the classroom, using the following activity sheet and our 3D Virtual Visit:
My Favourite Toy Animal (0.31 MB, Adobe PDF)
3D Virtual Visit

Curriculum Links:
  • Science (Living Things Strand)
  • SPHE
  • English
  • Art

My Secret Garden

Use your imagination skills to dream up all the different animals that live in your secret garden.

This short activity sheet and poster is designed for children aged 7 + and introduces the topic of biodiversity in Ireland. It can be completed at home, as a family activity, or used by primary school teachers and pupils.

When you have completed the activity sheet, why not let us know how you got on by emailing educationnh@museum.ie or post a photo online through Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #MuseumAtHome.
My Secret Garden Activity Sheet (0.15 MB, Adobe PDF)
My Secret Garden Poster (.10 MB, Adobe PDF)

Curriculum Links:
  • Science (Living Things Strand)
  • SPHE
  • English
  • Art

 

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