Pupils from Dublin to participate in ESB Science Blast next week

Padraig Conlon 22 Feb 2023

Primary school pupils from Dublin are to participate in ESB Science Blast next week.

ESB Science Blast, delivered by the RDS, is a STEM-focused education programme involving whole classes investigating the science behind a simple question, such as “how will climate change affect baby sharks?”.

ESB Science Blast will take place in the RDS for four days next week, starting next Monday 27th February, with a lá speisialta do Ghaelscoileanna agus do scoileanna Ghaeltachta taking place on 2ú Márta, 2023.

Participating schools in Dublin include Holy Trinity NS in Leopardstown; St Teresa’s Primary School in Balbriggan; Inchicore National School; and Gaelscoil Lios na nÓg in Ranelagh.

Pupils from each class participating will showcase their experiment and discuss their investigation with a STEM expert (Judge/Moltóir).

The judging is non-competitive and aimed at growing pupils’ interest and passion for STEM.

Now in its fifth year, over 35,000 children have participated in ESB Science Blast to date, making it the largest primary school programme on the island of Ireland.

The questions being investigated by Dublin schools are as follows:

Gaelscoil Bharra	Cabrach, Baile Átha Cliath 7	Cad iad na 3 rud is fearr gur féidir le clan a dhéanamh chun Teu Domhanda a stopadh?
Scoil Mológa	Crois Araild, Baile Átha Cliath 6W	Péisteanna – cén maitheas atá iontu?
Gaelscoil na Giúise	Teach Na Giúise, Baile Átha Cliath 24	Cén éifeacht atá ag codladh ar dhaltaí?
Gaelscoil na Giúise	Teach Na Giúise, Baile Átha Cliath 24	Frídíní na scoile, cá bhfuil siad?
Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua	Baile Uí Ógáin, Baile Átha Cliath 18	An suíomh oiriúnach é an scoil le haghaidh turbain ghaoithe?
Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua	Baile Uí Ógáin, Baile Átha Cliath 18	Cén fáth nach bhfuil aon phlandaí ar phláinéad eile sa ghrianchóras?
Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua	Baile Uí Ógáin, Baile Átha Cliath 18	Conas a oibríonn an córas díleá?
Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua	Baile Uí Ógáin, Baile Átha Cliath 18	Conas a oibríonn roicéad?
Gaelscoil Lios na nÓg	Raghnallach, Baile Átha Cliath 6W	An mbíonn tionchar ag boladh ar an mblas?
Gaelscoil Lios na nÓg	Raghnallach, Baile Átha Cliath 6W	Cad é is fearr a ghlanann do chraiceann?
Gaelscoil Cholmcille	An Chúlóg, Baile Átha Cliath 17	Conas is féidir linn tacú le bithéagsúlacht inár bpobal scoile?
Gaelscoil Cholmcille	An Chúlóg, Baile Átha Cliath 17	Cad iad na cúinsí a théann i bhfeidhm ar ár gcuid codlata?
Gaelscoil Bhrian Boróimhe	Sord, Co. Átha Cliath	An bhfuil tionchar ag solas difriúla ar fhás plandaí?
Scoil Oilibhéir	Cluain Saileach, Baile Átha Cliath 15	An bhfeicimid rudaí mar an gcéanna nó an bhfeicimid difríochtaí?
Scoil Oilibhéir	Cluain Saileach, Baile Átha Cliath 15	Conas a chruthaítear an catapalt is fearr?
Scoil Oilibhéir	Cluain Saileach, Baile Átha Cliath 15	Cén deoch is measa do do fhiacail?
Scoil Oilibhéir	Cluain Saileach, Baile Átha Cliath 15	Cén fáth go bhfaighimid greim nuair a rithimid?
Scoil Ui Dhalaigh	Leim an Bhradain, Co. Chill Dara	Cad iad na bealaí difriúla gur féidir linn athchúrsáil a dhéanamh?
Scoil Uí Dhálaigh	Leim an Bhradain, Co. Chill Dara	Conas gur féidir linn mór fadhbanna an tsaoil a fhiosrú le Lego?
Gaelscoil Míde	Cill Bharróg, Baile Átha Cliath 5	Cad é an ceol is fearr a chabhraíonn lenár gcuid foghlaim?
Gaelscoil Míde	Cill Bharróg, Baile Átha Cliath 5	Conas a chuireann tú glaoch ar do chara gan leictreachas nó Wi-Fi?
Gaelscoil na Camoige	Cluain Dolcáin, Baile Átha Cliath 22	Conas a bheidh a fhios againn nuair atá bolcán ar tí pléascadh ?
Gaelscoil Naomh Pádraig	Leamhcán, Co. Átha Cliath	Cé mhéad bandaí leaisteacha a thógfaidh sé chun mealbhachán uisce a phléascadh??
Scoil Neasáin	Baile Hearman, Baile Átha Cliath 5	An dtógann madra nó páiste níos mó coiscéimeanna?
Scoil Lorcáin	An Charraig Dhubh, Co. Átha Cliath	An bhfeiceann tú a fheicimse?
Scoil Lorcáin	An Charraig Dhubh, Co. Átha Cliath	Eolaíocht na heitilte – Cén fáth go bhfanann eitleán san aer?
Scoil Lorcáin	An Charraig Dhubh, Co. Átha Cliath	Eolaíocht na hEitilte – cén fáth go bhfanann eitleán san aer?
Scoil Lorcáin	An Charraig Dhubh, Co. Átha Cliath	An mbíonn éifeacht ag aclaíocht ar fhoglaim daltaí Rang 6?
Gaelscoil an Chuilinn	Baile an Tirialaigh, Baile Átha Cliath 15	Conas is féidir le hiasc ionanalú faoin uisce?
Scoil Chrónáin	Ráth Cúil, Co. Átha Cliath	Conas go ndéanann éisc análú faoin uisce?
Naul NS	Naul Village, Co. Dublin	How quick do certain lightbulbs melt chocolate?
Goldenbridge Convent NS	Inchicore, Dublin 8	How can we make a rocket travel the greatest distance
Our Lady of Lourdes NS	Inchicore, Dublin 8	Does the value of the product determine the quality of the product?
Glasnevin NS	Glasnevin, Dublin 9	Does our brain think more expensive food tastes better?
Glasnevin NS	Glasnevin, Dublin 9	Do organically grown fruit and vegetables have a longer shelf life?
Scoil Moibhi	Skerries, Co. Dublin	Does Advertising actually work?
Sandford Parish NS	Ranelagh, Dublin 6	How effective is the 5-second rule in our classroom?
St. Catherine’s NS	Donore Avenue, Dublin 8	If you were lost in the woods, how could you filter water to make it drinkable using only materials available to you in your natural surroundings?
Star of the Sea BNS	Sandymount, Dublin 4	The Sweet Science of Lemonade – What is the Optimal Sugar -to- Lemon Ratio?
St. Brigid’s BNS	Foxrock, Dublin 18	What makes some cookies hard and others soft?
St. Brigid’s BNS	Foxrock, Dublin 18	Do small things make big changes in climate change?
St. Brigid’s BNS	Foxrock, Dublin 18	How does the temperature of water effect the growth of a plant?
St. Clare’s Convent NS	Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W	Does the placebo effect exist?
St. Brigid’s NS	Stillorgan, Co. Dublin	How strong is ice?
St. Brigid’s NS	Stillorgan, Co. Dublin	What is strength?
St Catherine’s NS	Donore Avenue, Dublin 8	Which item in your house has the most bacteria?
Hedgestown NS	Lusk, Co. Dublin	exploring the PH levels and solubility on commonly found household items.
Hedgestown NS	Lusk, Co. Dublin	Forensic Science: How can our fingerprints be detected on surfaces?
Bunscoil Synge Street	Synge Street, Dublin 8	What happens to our fingers when we crack our knuckles?
Scoil Mhuire	Clondalkin, Dublin 22	What is time and why does it exist? Why do different cultures view time differently?
Scoil Mhuire	Clondalkin, Dublin 22	What causes rain?
St. Canice’s BNS	Finglas East, Dublin 11	Which fall faster, heavier or lighter objects?
St. Joseph’s CBS PS	Fairview, Dublin 3	How can a wind turbine power an LED light?
St. Malachy’s BNS	Raheny, Dublin 5	How do you make the perfect cup of tea?
St. Malachy’s BNS	Raheny, Dublin 5	Do twins, both identical and non-identical, have different finger prints?
St. Pius X GNS	Terenure, Dublin 6W	What is it about certain animals that have a health and mood boosting effect on us?
St. Pius X GNS	Terenure, Dublin 6W	How does physical activity affect our mood and mental health?
Holy Trinity SNS	Donaghmede, Dublin 13	Can robots replace teachers in school?
Holy Trinity SNS	Donaghmede, Dublin 13	Can we increase our fitness levels with 5 minutes of running each school day over one month?
Holy Trinity SNS	Donaghmede, Dublin 13	What are the mechanics of a lock? Why do certain keys only work with certain locks?
St. Francis Xavier SNS	Blanchardstown, Dublin 15	How does sugar affect our body’s and minds?
St. Francis Xavier SNS	Blanchardstown, Dublin 15	How does salt in our water affect it’s everyday use?
Pope John Paul II NS	Malahide, Co. Dublin	How do fish breathe underwater?
Rush NS	Rush, Co. Dublin	Does wearing the colour red increase your chances of winning?
St. Michael’s PS	Ballyfermot, Dublin 10	Do giant bubbles require a stronger bubble solution than regular bubbles?
St. Michael’s PS	Ballyfermot, Dublin 10	Do it matter what liquid is used to feed plants?
Kylemore Road	Ballyfermot, Dublin 10	Does hair colour/type affect the amount of static electricity in a person’s hair?
Kylemore Road	Ballyfermot, Dublin 10	Do different drinks affect how fast you can run 100 metres?
Queen of Angels NS	Sandyford, Dublin 16	What colour and material are birds most attracted to?
Mary Queen of Ireland NS	Rivermeade, Co. Dublin	What happens to the rivers and oceans when they get polluted?
Mary Queen of Ireland NS	Rivermeade, Co. Dublin	Where are the most germs found in our classroom?
Sacred Heart NS	Clondalkin, Dublin 22	What causes different types of wrinkles?
Holy Rosary PS	Ballycullen, Dublin 24	Does the placement of food on your tongue affect your taste?
Scoil Treasa Naofa	Donore Avenue, Dublin 8	What happens when you sleep?
Mother of Divine Grace	Ballygall, Dublin 11	Does healthy eating have an effect on your physical health?
Mother of Divine Grace	Ballygall, Dublin 11	Does what you do an hour before you go to bed affect your sleep?
John Scottus NS	Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	What would happen if the sun stopped shining?
John Scottus NS	Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	What would happen to the world if there was no oxygen for five seconds ?
Inchicore NS	Inchicore, Dublin 8	What is the quality of water in the locality of Inchicore?
Inchicore NS	Inchicore, Dublin 8	Is it possible to create a plastic free classroom?
The Harold NS	Glasthule, Co. Dublin	How do hand hygiene products compare at killing germs?
Holy Trinity NS	Leopardstown, Dublin 18	Can coding help to improve class participation?
Bracken ETNS	Balbriggan, Co. Dublin	What factors influence or determine how high a person can jump?
Canal Way ETNS	Ushers, Dublin 8	Can we reduce our class water use in 5th Class?
St. Mary’s PS	Phibsborough, Dublin 7	How can you change the viscosity of slime?
Paradise Place	Phibsborough, Dublin 7	Most of us think that it will but some of us think it won’t make much difference.
St. Laurence’s NS	Baldoyle, Dublin 13	Which bread type moulds the fastest and which produces the largest amount of mould?
St. Laurence’s NS	Baldoyle, Dublin 13	What factors which effect Bluetooth connectivity?
Malahide/Portmarnock ETNS	Kinsealy, Dublin 17	Does using technology have an immediate effect on our brains?
Citywise Education	Tallaght, Dublin 24	How were the first dogs domesticated and how did this affect their evolution?
Grace Park ETNS	Drumcondra, Dublin 9	Does the colour of food affect how we taste/enjoy it?
Grace Park ETNS	Drumcondra, Dublin 9	What genre of music best supports engagement in learning?
Grace Park ETNS	Drumcondra, Dublin 9	Does temperature effect the bounce of different balls?
Grace Park ETNS	Drumcondra, Dublin 9	How does colour effect the way we feel when looking at art?
St. Christopher’s PS	Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	What makes soda fizzy?
St. Christopher’s PS	Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	How different liquids affect the growth of plants
St Gabriel’s NS	Ballyfermot, Dublin 10	Do we share DNA with our favourite fruits?
Holy Trinity SNS	Donaghmede, Dublin 13	Where does wind come from?