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PROGRAMME 5: SELB number: RM 0740
10 February 2009 11.40 am

School's Cool

Blaisín and Charlie like to spend their time with their unusual friend, Ceann Cait (the long eared owl) but unfortunately they have projects to do for school. Charlie's task is based on the ancient Egyptians and Blaisín's project on the ancient Celts. They decide to study together.

Before long they are distracted by Ceann Cait who takes them on yet another adventure - to a table quiz in the forest!

What could they possibly learn for their projects at a forest table quiz? Actually they discover a lot more than anyone could imagine! After meeting Iolar, the 'eagle' quizmaster with an ulterior motive and some smart swallows who can store an amazing amount of knowledge in their pea sized brains, Blaisín and Charlie are ready to complete their projects. Inspired by the animals and some unusual biscuits, Blaisín and Charlie discover that the ancient Celts and Egyptians had a lot more in common than they originally thought.

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Key Words

Irish
Draíocht – Magic; Tá brón orm – I’m sorry; Cad é mar atá tú? – How are you?; Maith thú – Well done; Le do thoil – Please; An dtig liom briosca a ithe? – Can I eat a biscuit?; Ins an choill – In the forest; Luchóg – Mouse; Iontach – Brilliant; Tá tú déanach arís! – You’re late again!;

Cad é? - What?; Chuala mé sin – I heard that; Na Fáinleoga – The Swallows; Iolar – Eagle; Anois – Now; Ceist a hAon – Question One; An raibh siad anseo? – Were they here?; Sea – Yes; Bhí siad anseo – They were here; Bhí an cheist sin éasca – That question was easy;

Maith sibh! – Well done! (to you plural); Ceart go leor – Alright; Ceist a Dó – Question Two; Cad é an freagra? – What’s the answer?; An raibh daoine anseo roimh na Ceiltigh? – Were there people here before the; Celts?; Bhí daoine anseo roimh na Ceiltigh – There were people here before the Celts;

Maith thú – Well done; Anseo – Here; Gaeilge – Irish; Bealach na Bó Finne – The Milky Way Galaxy; Pointe eile! – Another point!; Anois – Now; Ceist a Ceathair – Question Four; Cad é sin? – Whats that?; Bomaite amháin – One moment; Blasta – Delicious; A chairde – Friends; Sos beag – A little break; Ceart – Correct;

Ceist a Cúig – Question Five; Tá an ceist sin deacair – That’s a difficult question; An bhfuil an freagra agaibh? – Do you (plural) have the answer?; Ceist a Sé- Question Six; Cad é a rinne sé? –What did he do?; Goltraí - Lament; Geantraí – Cheery Tune; Suantraí – Lullaby

English
Project, Egyptians, The Celts, Mummies, Embalmer, River Nile, Organs, Resin, Swallows, Migrate / migration route, Milky Way Galaxy, Astronomy, Prey, Manuscripts, Druid. Stone monuments, Underground chambers, Newgrange, Ancestors, Reflected, Tombs, Pyramids, Harvest, Temples, Winter solstice, Prehistoric, Pre-Celtic, a Maze, Sahara, Global warming, Fertile, Arabic, Philosophy, Oral tradition , Mythology

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More Information

Sites for pupils:

The Egyptians:
bbc.co.uk/schools/teachers/ks2/historyegyptians.shtml

The Celts:
bbc.co.uk/schools/teachers/ks2/celts.shtml

Swallows:
http://www.garden-birds.co.uk/birds/swallow.htm

Nasa for Kids:
http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/

Discover Constellations:
bbc.co.uk/northernireland/schools/4_11/tykids/

Sites for teachers:

Newgrange:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A647912

Background about the Celts:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/timelines/ni/arrival_celts.shtml

Moon map in Knowth:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/325290.stm

Labyrinth Ireland:
http://www.labyrinthireland.com/

Mazes:
http://www.amazing-stuff.com/labyrinths1/labyrinths-1.html
http://www.amazeingart.com/maze-faqs/maze-types.html

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