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Life on Land DVD Encyclopaedia

Over the last twenty years, David Attenborough has made a series of programmes about the different groups of living creatures on earth – from plants and insects to amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. These landmark series now form the Life on Land DVD Encyclopaedia.

Now for the first time a comprehensive index accompanies these series, which can be accessed interactively on each of the discs and is also included as a hard-back book. This index allows finding clips on particular subject matters or animal species quickly and easily. Children and wildlife enthusiasts can locate their favourite animals or subjects of interest. School teachers and University lecturers will find clips to support their teaching.

The index provides rapid reference to each species featured in all programmes and to behavioural categories such as mimicry, camouflage or courtship. Teachers will also find the material linked to both the Primary and Secondary School National Curriculum and can download the keyword links from the PDF files below.

David Attenborough’s films are highly educational and scientifically accurate. His succinct and engaging narration makes the content accessible for all ages. With 40 programmes covering all the main groups of land animals and plants, the Life on Land DVD Encyclopaedia is a unique wildlife resource for educators, children and wildlife enthusiasts alike.

Includes:

  • Private Life of Plants
  • Life in the Undergrowth
  • Life in Cold Blood
  • Life of Birds
  • Life of Mammals
  • First Eden

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National Maritime Museum of Ireland

The National Maritime Museum in Dun Laoghaire houses a large number of artefacts of interest and relevance to both primary and secondary level students. Many of the exhibits are interactive and the education team has prepared worksheets to assist both the teachers and pupils in making the visit more worthwhile.

If planning a tour, they are happy to suggest other linked attractions in the area. Many science teachers from schools outside Dublin have suggested that it would be a great destination to include when they are visiting the Young Scientist Exhibition at the RDS in January. They add that, since Dun Laoghaire is quieter and less expensive than Dublin 4, it might be a good location for breakfast or lunch on the day in question.

For more info www.mariner.ie on which there is a 3-D linkhttp://www.mariner.ie/museum/3d-tour-of-the-museum 

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