Schools event in the Guildhall, Derry during our 25th anniversary events organised in conjunction with the Fab Lab.

Our work with schools

Information pack and worksheets

The Discovery Programme has produced content specially for use ins schools like the Discovering the Bronze Age worksheets and teachers’ notes and teaching suggestions pack.

DiscoveringBA-Students
Discovering the Bronze Age - student worksheets
Discovering the Bronze Age Teachers' notes and teaching suggestions

3D Models

The 3D Icons website and our Sketchfab page contain 3D models of many of the archaeological site types included in the Junior Certificate history curriculum and the Leaving Certificate History of Art Curriculum.

Cross of the Scriptures, Clonmacnoise, Ireland by The Discovery Programme on Sketchfab

This model of the Cross of the Scriptures contain many hot points which provide information on the scenes depicted on the high cross. these models are a valuable tool to teach students about the history and symbolism of these crosses as well as about the imagery and artistry.

This model of the Cross of the Scriptures contain many hot points which provide information on the scenes depicted on the high cross. These models are a valuable tool help students learn about the history and symbolism and art of these crosses.

Guidebooks

Tara: the Guidebook and Dún Aonghasa: the Guidebook provide text that is accessible to school students. They include cartoons as well as photos, maps and plans of the sites.

Dún Aonghasa: the Guidebook cover. Image shows Dún Aonghasa
Dún Aonghasa; the Guidebook cover
book cover of Tara, The Guidebook
Tara, The Guidebook

Guide to the Hill of Tara

Our guide to the Hill of Tara is perfect for school tours to this National Monuments or just to learn more about one of Ireland’s royal sites.

Guide to the Hill of Tara, a map showing all the sites on the Hill with a brief explanation of each one
Guide to the Hill of Tara, map and site information
Cover for the Guide to the Hill of Tara, including an advert for Tara; the Guidebook and information about the Discovery Programme
Cover for the Guide to the Hill of Tara