Young Scientists (Malta): Activities for Primary School Students

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During this time of school closures, the Department of Primary Science and Technology in Malta is making many new resources available online for students and educators alike. Visit the section ‘Young Scientists’ on their website, with lots of ideas and activities of how one can make interesting and fun activities using everyday objects!

Young Scientists (Malta)

Is-Saħħara Malinja: Ktieb u Attivitajiet bil-Malti

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Din l-istorja se tlaqqana ma’ saħħara u avventura minn tagħha. Aqra l-ħames kapitli qosra u wara aħdem xi attivitajiet biex tipprattika il-ħiliet tal-qari u l-fehim, tal-kitba u tal-grammatika. Idħlu fut din il-websajt sabiex iollkom aċċess għar-riżorsi: Is-Saħħara Malinja.

Miktuba min Jeannette Cardona, għalliema fil-Kulleġġ San Tumas More, Skola Primarja Marsaskala.

Ġorġ Mallia Joħroġ Ktieb b’Xejn għat-tfal li ma jistawx jattendu l-Iskejjel

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L-iskejjel ta’ Malta u Għawdex ingħalqu kollha minħabba l-imxija ta’ virus ikrah li qed jinfetta l-pajjiżi kollha tad-dinja. Melanie u Karl ukoll jispiċċaw maqfulin id-dar mal-ġenituri tagħhom, ma jafux x’se jaqbdu jagħmlu b’ħinhom, għalkemm Melanie tħobb ħafna l-qari. Tirrakkonta l-istorja li qed taqra lil ħuha… dwar tifla jisimha Katie, li tixtri ktieb antik li, iżda, ma għandu l-ebda kitba fih. Imma l-ktieb jgħannilha u jeħodha post ‘l hemm mid-dinja tagħna. Continue reading

L.E.A.F. Activities for Home Schooling

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L.E.A.F. – Learning about Forests in Malta –  will be uploading relevant material to do at home due to the limitations imposed by the Coronavirus pandemic. ‘In’ has become for the time being the new ‘out’ but there are still loads of things to do when confined indoors. This is just one example. More will follow soon…..stay safe!

Activity 1: Nature Watching Activity

L.E.A.F. Malta Facebook Page

Litterless Campaign Lesson Plans for Home Schooling

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FEE international have reviewed Litter Less lesson plans to check if they can be run during the school homing. With most of them there is no problem, and can be adapted from home.  Obviously, they can be used by all schools – not only those participating in the litterless campaign. Click on the following links to access these digital resources:

Young Reporters for the Environment

EkoSkola

EkoSkola Newsletter Nr.64

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The latest edition of the EkoSkola Newsletter (Nr. 64) is now out! Besides reports about activities that were organised before the school closure, there is also a guide to resources and support related to ESD that are being offered particularly during this difficult period.

Download the newsletter here:  EkoSkola Newsletter Nr.64

Art Projects for Students by Cynthia Sali

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Artist Cynthia Sali has created a set of easy to follow art projects which can be done by students at home. You can visit her Facebook Page, as well as YouTube channel for self-explanatory, step-by-step video instructions.

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ciculartist/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/cinzsali/

Free Digital Resources on Nessy.com

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In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), Nessy is offering the free use of our digital learning platform* to support the continued education of children. The structured language programs automatically guide the instruction of phonics, reading, spelling and writing to children aged 5-12 years. Nessy is effective for all children, not just those with dyslexia. Teachers may monitor student progress remotely. You can access the resources by accessing the following link: Nessy

 

Andy Warhol – Presentation and Resources for Primary School Students

Ms. Nicole, Art Teacher at St. Nicholas College, has prepared the following presentation about pop artist Andy Warhol. She has prepared a Power Point Presentation, with videos and printable activities. You can access this resource by clicking on the following link:

Andy Warhol Presentation by Ms. Nicole

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