Activity Movies [Flash]
New Flash Activity: Investigating Mirrors
Join Molly and Spidey as they get reflective while learning about mirrors.
Select the link below to get started. Remember if you have a projector and white board and would like to present the activity to your class, choose the larger version where available for maximum impact! The file size is the same so don't worry about it taking longer to download.
- Launch the 'Investigating Mirrors' Movie
* - Mirrors can do a lot more than just helping us to brush our teeth or get dressed in the morning. Join Molly and Spidey as they investigate with different types of mirrors.
The video section of the activity is streamed from YouTube. As a result, you can now use the video controls to raise or lower the quality of the video, or make it full screen.
- Launch the 'Paper Rockets' Movie *
- Molly and Spidey learn about rockets - what they are and how they help us as we explore space.
The video section of the activity is streamed from YouTube. As a result, you can now use the video controls to raise or lower the quality of the video, or make it full screen.
- Launch the 'Seeing Stars' Movie *
- Molly and Spidey learn about the stars and that most recognisable constellation - the Plough in this activity.
The video section of the activity is streamed from YouTube. As a result, you can now use the video controls to raise or lower the quality of the video, or make it full screen.
- Launch the 'Investigating Pulleys' Movie *
- Molly and Spidey learn about the power of pulleys and how these simple but important machines are put to use in this activity.
The video section of the activity is streamed from YouTube. As a result, you can now use the video controls to raise or lower the quality of the video, or make it full screen.
- Launch the 'Air and Water Power' Movie *
- Molly and Spidey learn about pneumatics and hydraulics as they investigate air and water power in this activity, which was produced in collaboration with the SEAI.
The video section of the activity is streamed from YouTube. As a result, you can now use the video controls to raise or lower the quality of the video, or make it full screen.
- Launch the 'Design and Make a Foam Rocket' Movie *
- This activity is a real blast so why not join Molly and Spidey as they show us how to design and make foam rockets and investigate flight paths.
The video section of this activity is being streamed from YouTube. As a result, you can now use the video controls to raise or lower the quality of the video, or make it full screen.
- Launch the 'Traffic Lights' Movie *
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- Where would we be without traffic lights? Join Molly and Spidey as they learn about electricity and circuits while making their own set of traffic lights.
- Launch the 'Satellites and Reflection' Movie *
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- What happens when a ray of light hits a mirror, or a ball bounces on the ground? Join Molly and Spidey as they learn about satellites and reflection.
- Launch the 'Investigating Plastic' Movie *
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- Find out what happens when you mix vinegar with milk together as Molly and Spidey learn about plastic and make their own Christmas decorations.
- Launch the 'Chemical Energy' Movie *
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- Molly and Spidey teach Guzzler about Chemical Energy as they build an exciting Lava Lamp in this flash activity presented by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
- Launch the 'Measuring and Saving Energy' Movie *
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- Molly and Spidey learn about Measuring and Saving Energy in school in this flash activity presented by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
- Launch the 'Investigating Stretchiness' Movie *
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- Molly learns how stretchiness can be helpful sometimes, like when you need clothes that allow you to take part in an activity. This prompts her to investigate stretchiness with Spidey in their latest activity.
- Launch the 'Investigating Slopes' Movie *
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- Molly and Spidey enjoyed sliding about on the snow recently, but they didn't like how cars were having trouble climbing icy roads. This prompts them to learn about slopes in this fun activity.
- Launch the 'Make a Catapult' Movie *
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- Molly and Spidey find out about stored energy by making a simple catapult.
- Launch the Sound Insulation Movie *
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- Molly and Spidey find out how sound can be insulated by different materials, and how some materials are better insulators than others.
- Launch the Aeroplanes Movie *
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- Molly and Spidey find out how planes manage to get themselves off the ground and stay up in the air.
- Launch the Height and Shoe Size Movie *
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- Is there a relationship between height and shoe size? Find out in this activity.
- Launch the Paper Strength Movie *
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- Find out how to work out the strength of different types of paper.
- Launch the Solar Energy Movie *
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- Witness the power of the sun in our Solar Energy activity.
- Launch the Kitchen Detectives Movie *
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- Learn all about Acids and Alkalis (and bases) by taking part in our Kitchen Detectives activity.
- See the Moon, Craters and Meteorites Movie *
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- Learn all about Meteorites and how they have impacted on the earth and the moon over the past millenia.
- Click here to view the Keeping Warm Movie! *
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- During these freezing cold days of the winter, it's useful to know what type of materials help to keep us warm. Join Molly and Spidey as they explore insulation and conduction.
- Click here to view the Cleaning Dirty Water Movie! *
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- Molly and Spidey discover how to clean dirty water and show you how the water that flows through your taps is so clean! You'll understand what people mean by water being the "Source of Life" after you check out this activity!
- Click here to view Exploring Lungs Movie! *
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- Molly and Spidey find out how our lungs work, how to look after them and how to make them work hard. They also perform an experiment to investigate our lungs further! Don't miss out!
- Click here to view the Keeping the Damp Out Movie! *
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- Molly and Spidey investigate damp, by exploring what causes it and how to prevent against it! You'll be amazed to find out what materials are best to protect against damp!
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- Click here to view the Amazing Triangles Movie! *
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- Molly is back from her holidays! This year, she went to Paris on her summer holidays and was inspired by the magnificent Eiffel Tower. How does such a tall structure remain so stable? Maybe, it's something to do with all those triangles ...
- Click here to view the Heart Rate Movie! *
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- Molly and Spidey wrap up the year with a heart-racing activity! Get ready to get active as they show you how to measure your heart rate, or pulse as it is more commonly known. Find out if exercise can help you complete puzzles more quickly!
- Click here to view the Absorbency Movie! *
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- Join Molly and Spidey as they explore absorbency and discover how you can find out what's best to use for soaking up those spills!
- Click here to view the Exploring Crystals Movie! *
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- We didn't have a white Christmas this year but no matter! Molly and Spidey keep the festive spirit alive by showing you how to grow your own crystals!
- Click here to view the Starting & Stopping Movie! *
- Our first activity of the new school year looks at the fascinating world of Starting & Stopping! Join Molly and Spidey as they provide the low-down ...
- Click here to view the Wag the Dog Activity Movie! *
- Explore all the places where you'll find levers and join Molly, Spidey and their newest friend, Wag as they make their own lever from simple materials you'll find at home ...
- Click here to view the Make a Periscope Activity Movie! *
- Discover the many cool things that you can use a Periscope for. Build your own and you'll be peering around corners without being seen in no time!
- Click here to view the Exploring Starch Activity Movie! *
- Find out how starch is all around us every day, everywhere we go and learn how you can find out if something has starch in it!
- Click here to view the Make a Rocket Movie! *
- Find out how simple it is to make your very own rocket! Join Molly and Spidey as they blast into space ...
As there are audio and video files contained within these movies, a broadband connection will definitely help!
* These Activity Movies have been developed using Flash. Most modern computers will come with the Flash plug-in already installed so you should be able to view these Movies without any additional effort. In some cases, however, you may need to install the Flash plug-in to view them - you can download it for free by visiting this link and following the instructions.
Alternatively, you can download printer-friendly documents which contain the instructions you need for these activities by using the links below.
Amazing Triangles [199Kb PDF]
Exercise and your Heart [152Kb PDF]
Which Paper Absorbs Best? | Cén saghas páipéir is fearr chun sú? [97 Kb]
Grow your own Crystals | Criostail a Fhás [83 Kb]
Starting & Stopping [Inertia] | Ag Tosú agus ag Stopadh [85 Kb]
Wag the Dog [Make a Lever] | An Madra "Glig" [310 Kb]
Make a Periscope | Peireascóp a Dhéanamh [109 Kb]
Exploring Starch | Tá Stáirse i ngach áit [137 Kb]
Make a Rocket | Roicéad a Dhéanamh [182 Kb]
At regular intervals during the year, we will be introducing new activities. These activities will be new to the project and will not be demonstrated at the teacher induction days.
