Educational Resources
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During this fun, web-based game you can follow Hallie, Josie, Gus and Hefin, the VistaMilk research cows as they go about their day. During the game you will use simple coding exercises to figure out what they are doing and help the scientist decipher the data. |  |
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Junior version
During this fun, web-based game you can follow Hallie, Josie, Gus and Hefin, the VistaMilk research cows as they go about their day. During the game you will use simple coding exercises to figure out what they are doing and help the scientist decipher the data. |
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 Workbooks |
Take a look at our workbooks, where you can see how the VistaMilk cows investigate numerous things, such as growing grass, magic milk and light! | |
 STEM Matters |
Our new Mini Mag packed full of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics! |
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Guide to referencing
This a summary sheet to help both teachers and students on how to reference correctly -aimed at the IIS in agricultural science
What Teachers can learn from Researchers
This is a preliminary look into what school teachers can learn from scientific researchers with a view of bettering their tuition.
Coding with Cows TY version
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Teacher Feedback Form – Resources for Ag science teachers
This survey is for ag science teachers to provide feedback on the types of resources they feel are lacking and the topics that might benefit from additional resources.
A brief video introducing the concept of carbon sequestration and how different grassland managements affect the ability of the soil to sequester carbon.
Dr. Rebecca Power, a postdoctoral researcher in VistaMilk based at the Waterford Institute of Technology discusses the research her team is working on in the area of fortified foods. They use carotenoids, which are found in many plants, fruit and vegetables, to improve the nutritional quality of common dairy foods such as yoghurt.
Dr. Stepan Ivanov, a VistaMilk postdoctoral researcher at TSSG explains the research he is doing on ensuring the security of DNA analysis and on-board functionality of devices on farms.
How much DNA do we share with cows? Eimear Ferguson explains the fundamentals of genetics in cows.
VistaMilk will hold its TY programme in Spring 2025. This week aims to promote an understanding and appreciation of the various fields of research in VistaMilk, from Food and Nutritional Science to Technology and Sensors, and to highlight career opportunities in these areas.
This programme is a collaboration of VistaMilk researchers from Teagasc Moorepark, Tyndall (UCC), Walton (SETU) and Insight (UCD), who will showcase the research we carry out to positively impact the environment, animal well-being and the health of consumers. This programme will include hands-on science experiments, informative lessons, tours, and career talks with those in research and industry roles!
Places are limited and will be spread across schools.
The closing date for applications will be 30th November at 5 p.m.
The programme will run from 10-14th February and you must be available to attend all days.
*Please note that an application does not guarantee a place on the programme
Details of the topics include:
- A tour of Teagasc Food centre and talks from researchers
- Careers talks from researchers and staff at different stages of their career
- Tour of Tyndall National Institute
- Hands on practical experiments in food science, electrochemistry, agricultural science and technology
- Visit of Moorepark dairy farm and learn about some of the research on-going
- Group work and presentation skills
Contact our Education and Public Engagement manager, Elena Hayes (elena.hayes@teagasc.ie) if you would like to organise a class visit to your school.
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