A gapfill exercises on the importance of sport, looking at physical, mental and other benefits. Once corrected, this piece will serve as a sample answer for an opinion piece on the topic. Also attached is the full sample answer. Can be used as a pair or group reading activity or comprehension.

A gap-fill exercise on the status of Irish/Irish as a compulsory subject. Will serve as a notes handout for an opinion question on this topic when completed and corrected. Aimed at Higher Level Leaving Cert students.

A 30 slide PPT which discusses gender, gender identity, gender roles and gender stereotyping. Has 3 video clips embedded, some student led activities and points for a walking debate. Specifically made for LCA Social Education, but can be used in RSE/SPHE etc… Easy to edit/delete slides where not relevant.

A gapfill exercises on the banning of diabetes drug, Mediator. I use this in my teaching of ‘la santé’. It includes some useful theme-based vocab and some complex grammar ideas. Also includes a ‘trouvez dans le texte’ exercise as an extension activity. Suitable for a higher level leaving cert class.

A notes document introducing ordinary leaving cert students to French comprehensions with French answers. Includes tips and hints, key question words, and a guide to finding different types of words in the comprehension. A two page Word document. For the higher level version, see ‘My Shop’.

A PPT with 8 identities that students can use for oral practice. Requires students to be spontaneous in their thinking and requires a good knowledge of vocab. Can use in a variety of ways - print/laminate, project, ‘student of the day’ activity etc…

A list of suggested headings with guidance for CBA 1 - Geography in the news. Aimed at Junior Cycle Students in Irish system.

A short PowerPoint that introduces the satirical publication Charlie Hebdo and that gives a brief overview of the terrorist attack at their Parisian HQ in 2015. Includes a short vocab and grammar exercise. Aimed at higher level Leaving Cert students.

A short 6 slide activity for French students. Suitable for junior students/Transition year students. Two texts in which students must find mistakes in spelling, agreement, gender, tense etc... Good intro to another activity or works well as an activity where students can work in pairs.

A cloze test based on the concept of environmental stewardship. Includes all the key words associated with the topic. Good as a homework exercise, recap activity or exam.

A PPT presentation on early settlers in Ireland with focus on pre-Christian settlement. Links with OS maps. Based on Irish JC curriculum.

A short PPT based on the Irish Road Network and how it facilitates the development of settlements in Ireland. Based on Irish Junior Cert Curriculum.

A short 4 slide PPT based on natural vegetation and soils. Last slide is a 'to do' slide with 2 exam questions. Easy to follow and well laid out. For more resources based on soil, see 'my shop' for a great bundle!

a 2 page cloze test (fill in the blanks) based on the CSPE concept ‘Law’. Based on Irish curriculum. I use this as an end of unit assessment of key terms. I also use peer-correction with this activity which I find works very well and keeps everyone on task!

Overview of life expectancy and child mortality in developed and developing countries. Part of Population studies.

A 12 slide PPT which explains to students how they should look after their skin. Includes a link to a YouTube clip on the formation of spots as well as a short writing task based on skin & sun care. Suitable for a younger personal care/social ed class.

A short PPT to guide students in reflecting on their learning- pre-task, during task and after task. In line with New Junior Cycle/CBAs.

A worksheet based on Clara Luciani, a French singer currently in the charts (2019). There are 7 sentences which are written in the wrong order. For each sentence, students must write the correct version and then translate to English. These sentences will give students an introduction into this French musician. This can be followed on with other tasks or a look at her music. For more worksheets and activities based on French/Francophone singers, see My Shop

Rugby World Cup! An 11 slide PPT with activities included based on the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Can be used with students of any age.

A very simple word document which can be printed, laminated and cut up into individual words/phrases to make a revision resource for teaching primary economic activities. Students must first of all, identify all the different people employed in the primary sector. They then must identify all the inputs, processes and outputs of a farm and list them under the headings. This can be done alone, in pairs or in small groups. Font is 'comic sans' (which is easier for dyslexic students to read). I recommend that it is printed on yellow paper which also aids dyslexic students.