Welcome to Wool in Schools Irish wool resource for schools . Join us in the exploration of Irish wool in Ireland and its uses.
This Wool Awareness in the classroom resource is focused on a number of the seven curriculum areas. It is perfect for teachers complementing the following areas of the
Primary Curriculum.
- Art Education, Fabric and Fibre Strand
- SESE, History Geography and Science,
- History - life , Society, Work and Culture in the Past
- Geography - Natural environment, Environment Awareness
- Science- Living things, Materials, Environment Awareness and Care
Wool in School™ resource and sustainability aspects also compliment the
Education for Sustainability Development Strategy 2030
Wool in School™ links in with the
Aistear and Siolta Exploring and Thinking and the Environment.
Secondary Curriculum
Wool in School™ links in with the
Junior Cycle Visual Art Curriculum and Transition Year.- Statement of Learning SOL8 - The student values local national and international Heritage, understands the importance of the relationship between past and current events and the forces that drive change.
What do you get?
- One off payment
- Access to our 20 hour resource to be completed at your class pace.
- Introduction booklet (online)
- Teach children about benefits and properties of wool.
- Printable material and downloadable.
- Craft Ideas
- Blog
- Insight into woollen mills in Ireland
- Certificate for children
- Textile Box filled with fabrics
from Cushendale Woollen Mills
, raw wool , dyed wool, lanolin and much more.
- keep up to date with our website wool directory
Click link to view curriculum http://wool-in-school.teachable.com/p/information
