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Activity Sheets

A child working on an activity sheet

Download PDF based activities to use on your visit to the Dead Zoo Lab at the National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks or at home or in the classroom.

Activity sheets are a great way to learn, explore and enjoy the objects and themes of the Collections.
 


My Favourite Animal

Describe and sketch your favourite animal in the Dead Zoo Lab with this short activity sheet.

My Favourite Animal (Adobe PDF, 3.2 MB)


Curriculum links

  • Science (Living Things Strand)
  • SPHE
  • English
  • Art

My Favourite Toy Animal

Describe and sketch your favourite toy animal at home or in the classroom, using the following activity sheet and our 3D Virtual Visit. Trail available for download only

My Favourite Toy Animal (0.31 MB, Adobe PDF)
3D Virtual Visit

Curriculum links

  • Science (Living Things Strand)
  • SPHE
  • English
  • Art
 My-Fav-Toy-Animal.JPG

The Zoo in My Garden

This short activity sheet introduces the topic of biodiversity. Follow along with Daisy as she explores the zoo in her garden and then look at the poster to learn about some of the animals you can find in gardens all over Ireland.

Zoo in My Garden Activity Sheet Biodiversity (0.32 MB, Adobe PDF)

Zoo Garden Poster  (0.62 MB, Adobe PDF)

Curriculum links

  • Science (Living Things Strand)
  • SPHE
  • English
  • Art
Zoo-in-my-garden.JPG Zoo-poster.JPG

 


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