Discover Primary Science is a flagship project of the

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Discover Science & Engineering Discover Science & Engineering (DSE) is an Irish Government initiative that aims to increase interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among students, teachers and members of the public in Ireland. DSE’s mission is to ...

(DSE) awareness programme. It facilitates

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in general primary science and provides teachers with online resources and classroom activity packs which can also be used by parents and students. In 2008, just over 3,100

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s and their teachers participated in activities which included hands-on induction days which were hosted throughout the country in

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s of education,

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and education centres.

Awards of Science Excellence

Discover Primary Science also manages the Awards of Science Excellence each year, as well as coordinating a series of Discover Science Centres across the country. Schools registered on the Discover Primary Science project can opt to apply for an Award of Science Excellence after they have met certain criteria for science-related activities. In 2007 and 2008, more than 1,000 schools received awards nationwide.Article on Discover Primary Science - Irish Times newspaper
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External links

Discover Primary Science websiteDiscover Science & Engineering website

References

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