| Ballyhass NS |
Cork |
Exploring Lunar Phases and their Impact on Sleep Patterns |
Exploring Lunar Phases and their Impact on Sleep Patterns |
| Dulargy NS |
Louth |
Does the type of liquid affect seed germination |
We will compare germination seeds using three liquids, ie water, milk and lucozade |
| St Colman’s N.S. Ballindaggin |
Wexford |
I spy with my little eye. |
After exploring how the eye works the children will explore energy and light to make a pinhole camera. |
| Scoil Naomh Bríd, Ballyconnell, Co.Cavan |
Cavan |
Hearing sound and when sound becomes a problem. |
Our starting point for this project was when one pupil posed the question “how do ears work?”. What followed was a discussion on all manner of ears, human ears , animal ears, why we have two ears! how they work! Later in the week the whole school gathered for our Active Week “Take on the Teachers Challenge!” in the school hall whereby 5 a side soccer and basketball competitions with rolling subs take place. It got extremely noisy as cheers of the approximate 230 school population screamed and cheered on their respective teams. Our school includes three ASD classes and eight mainstream classes which comprise a sizeable number of children with ASD and others with sensory processing issues. Many children had their ears covered with their hands or with ear defenders and chose to leave and watch through the windows because of the noise levels. So this led to further discussion within our class regarding sound. we discussed how sound can be annoying and more so for some children than others. SO we have decided to do a broad project which will look at ears and how they work. We will research how sound can be enjoyable but also problematic especially in the context of our school community. We will research through survey which sounds are most annoying for children in our school, maybe why they are so annoying? We will also investigate which materials would make the best ear defenders for blocking out sound. |
| Clonown NS |
Roscommon |
Why are Hedgerows important for Biodiversity and Agriculture? |
Please note our project also includes Environmental awareness and care. Our projects is about the purpose and importance of hedges for agriculture and biodiversity. |
| SN Colmcill Naofa |
Kildare |
How can chewing gum affect the body? |
The effect that chewing gum has on the body. Teachers all over the country ask children every day to stop chewing gum and to put it in the bin. After watching some of our favourite football players chewing gum, we were wondering why they do it and are there any scientific reasons why chewing gum can be beneficial for the body? Does it improve concentration? Does it have any other benefits? |
| Brierhill NS |
Galway |
What makes the best ball launching machine? |
Cricket-inspired engineering challenge, they will build a machine using craft materials to launch a ball and knock down a target (called a wicket). All will start with the same kit consisting of lollipop sticks, elastic bands, duct tape, selloptape, glue, cardboard base, paper, small plastic cups-Goal: How many times can you knock down the wicket in three minutes. They will score their ptojects based on amount of materials used and how many successful knocks of wicket in the tonne limit. |
| S.N. na Maighdine Mhuire |
Kildare |
How Does Prime Energy Effect Your Body? |
Prime Energy drinks are very popular in our age group. We want to find out how it effects our bodies. |
| S.N. na Maighdine Mhuire |
Kildare |
Why Are Axolotls Endangered? |
Raising awareness of the threats to axolotls. |
| S.N. na Maighdine Mhuire |
Kildare |
Spiders, What Are They? |
I want to figure out what spiders are. |
| S.N. na Maighdine Mhuire |
Kildare |
Are Wasps Helpful? |
Wasps and if they are helpful or not. |
| Scoil San Treasa |
Dublin |
Paper or Screen? Which is more effective, learning from a book or from a screen? |
Our project will explore if it is better to learn from a book or from a screen such as a chrome book? |
| Scoil San Treasa |
Dublin |
You have a healthy lunch but how healthy is your lunch box? |
How fit for use your lunch box really is. |
| Scoil Bhríde |
Dublin |
Investigating the value of homework. |
The project seeks to investigate whether homework has a positive or negative effect on primary school students’ academic success as well as their wellbeing and the wellbeing of their families. |
| Cuan na Gaillimhe CNS |
Galway |
Línte na Farraige – a more sustainable future |
Rising Sea Levels Climate Change Electric/Solar Cars |
| Kill’o the Grange National School |
Dublin |
Are plants fussy drinkers? |
Our project is going to look at plants and how we keep them alive by watering them on a regular basis. We would like to experiment to see if there are other alternatives to water, e.g. orange juice, milk or fizzy drinks and what affects they have on plants. |
| Barryroe NS |
Cork |
An Investigation into Natural Fertilisers and their Effectiveness |
We have introduced 6 raised beds into our school garden to increase biodiversity. We have also introduced wildflower areas and some trees and bushes to help the bee population. We want to fertilise our soil for the winter ahead and in the Spring and we want to test and use a variety of natural fertilisers. |
| St. Patrick’s BNS, Hollypark |
Dublin |
Is there an impact on learning depending on the type of school you attend? |
Is there any impact on learning outcomes depending on whether you go to a single-sex or co-ed school |
| Scoil Eoin Baiste |
Donegal |
Hydration levels of drinks |
The class are testing the hydration provided by a variety of so called energy drinks. |
| Derinagree NS, Derinagree, Mallow, Co. Cork |
Cork |
‘The Dance of the Honey Bee’- Fact or Fiction? |
Exploring the ‘Beehaviour’ of Honey Bees. Unlocking the secrets of the Honey Bee dance language. |
| St. Attracta’s Senior National School |
Dublin |
Are diet fizzy drinks actually a healthier alternative? |
Are diet fizzy drinks actually a healthier alternative? |
| St. Attracta’s Senior National School |
Dublin |
Are our clothes responsible for climate change? |
The impact fast fashion has on global warming. Are we as consumers more responsible than fashion company owners? |
| Knockmore School |
Dublin |
Extend the shelf life of our EGGcellent homebred hen egg naturally |
Last year we incubated, hatched and raised four healthy hen chicks in our classroom. Now, thanks to the natural life cycle, we face a new challenge .. How do we preserve the eggs laid in a natural way so as to extend shelf life? |
| Holy Family SNS |
Dublin |
Does having older siblings give you a higher percentage of being an elite athlete? |
We are researching the possibility of having a better chance of being an elite athlete if you had older siblings compared to having younger/no siblings. |
| St. Kilian’s SNS |
Dublin |
Can You Really Forecast the Weather? |
Inspired by Storm Agnes, we decided that we would look at how accurate weather forecasts really are. We will look at the topic of weather from a scientific, geographic and historic perspective and summarise what the best way to predict the weather is. |
| St Damian’s NS |
Dublin |
Human vs AI: Can you tell the difference? |
Artificial Intelligence Large Language Models |
| St Damian’s NS |
Dublin |
Human vs AI |
Humans vs AI |
| St. Joseph’s Girls National School Clonakilty |
Cork |
‘ We all love to smile, so we are putting some drinks on trial’ |
What drinks effect our teeth the most, we have collected real teeth both from the children in our class and from the local dentist, we are going to test the effects of 5 different drinks on the teeth over a period of time including some new drinks that have recently been put on the market. We will use eggs also to back up our findings on the real teeth we have collected. |
| St. Joseph’s Girls Primary School Clonakilty |
Cork |
Germ Hotspots in Our School |
Finding out where the germ hotspots are in our school, out of 5/6 predicted surfaces, which one is the germiest? Children will wear gloves to carry out experiment, they will use slices of bread and rub these on each chosen surface (ipad, banister, door handles, bathroom, etc). They will then place each piece of bread into a zip-lock bag and leave for a week, they will analysis and record their results. |
| Dun Laoghaire ETNS |
Dublin |
Beautiful, inside and out |
The students created edible lip glosses and lip scrubs. |
| Dun Laoghaire ETNS |
Dublin |
Snake Cannibalism |
Investigating the phenomenon of snakes eating both themselves and others |
| Dun Laoghaire ETNS |
Dublin |
Books vs Screens |
How society has moved away from books to screens and the impact of addiction caused by the release of dopamine from screen time. |
| Dun Laoghaire ETNS |
Dublin |
Why is diet coke and baking soda more explosive than coke and mentos? |
The effectiveness of diet coke and baking soda in comparison to coke and mentos. |
| Dun Laoghaire ETNS |
Dublin |
How do birds find their way when migrating? |
How birds find their way when migrating. |
| Dun Laoghaire ETNS |
Dublin |
How to make an explosion 101 |
Investigating various ways to make an explosion |
| Dun Laoghaire ETNS |
Dublin |
How long does the average human live for? |
The impact of diet and food security on the average life plan of a human |
| Dun Laoghaire ETNS |
Dublin |
The Wood Wide Web |
Investigating how trees communicate with other trees through their root system |
| Dun Laoghaire ETNS |
Dublin |
Cars vs Bikes |
Why people choose to cycle to school instead of drive and the impact it has on the environment |
| Dun Laoghaire ETNS |
Dublin |
Do animals have thoughts and feelings? |
Exploring how animals communicate thoughts and feelings |
| Goggins Hill National School |
Cork |
GOGGINS HILL TAKING OFF: A project on Cork Airport |
Our project will involve constructing an airport and runway similar to Cork Airport. We see airplanes fly near our school daily as our school is located near Cork Airport, therefore, this is the inspiration behind our project. We intend to learn about the physics of flight and aviation through thorough research and investigation. |
| Knockanes Mxd National School |
Kerry |
Does Climate change mean we have to change our Summer holidays? |
Due to climate change our weather is changing dramatically each year. We are looking at how the different weather types (e.g Sunny, Raining) affects our motivation/attitudes towards learning and school. We will track changes in weather during the months of June, July, August and September to see whether our school holidays should be changed to start and end later or earlier in the year to take advantage of the most efficient weather conditions for learning. he Children noticed that we got some of the best weather of their entire year in September, when they were back to school. They were frustrated that the weather was wet and miserable all summer and as soon as they go back to school the sun shines. The made the connection also that they found it harder to concentrate when it was sunny outside. One child suggested we should move our summer holidays to be off in september when the weather is sunny and from their our BT young scientist project was born! |
| Scoil Muire Lourdes |
Carlow |
Lights Camera Satisfaction |
Our project will explore the concept of why we find things satisfying. Why do we enjoy slime and cloud dough, what makes sensory videos so satisfying to watch? Which of our senses contribute to our feeling of satisfaction from these items. |
| Moyderwell Mercy |
Kerry |
Cow-abunga |
House of the Future – A Dream or a Reality for all? |
| St. Joseph’s NS |
Mayo |
To Treat or not to Treat – That is the Question |
Using an Integrated Pest Management approach for treating ‘Varroa Destructor’ in honeybees |
| Dulargy N.S. |
Louth |
An investigation into factors that affect the dispersal distance of Helicopter seeds |
Investigating factors that affect the distance helicopter seeds will travel e.g. length of wing, symmetry. |
