Welcome to the Animal theme!
In this module we will investigate the animals for whom the ancient woodland of Mourne Park is home.
They live in the centre of the Mourne Mountains, in Northern Ireland.
Many animals live here, including a large number of mammals, birds and fish. We are going to focus on three in particular:
Pine Marten
Bee
Red Squirrel
Our Space To Learn camera network records these animals in the wild as they travel past, triggering the AI cameras and sensors. Pupils from certain Northern Ireland schools visit the woodland to explore their habitat, and to find signs of life.
(press space bar to feed the red squirrel!)
Games inspired by the Animals of Mourne Park
The camera and sensing equipment is always running, night and day. Experiments that are created by children in Northern Ireland and in England connect into that network so that together we can uncover and explore this special environment.
We share footage and data with wildlife agencies who work together finding ways to help and support them
We can all learn from pupil experimentation data – it is a team effort!
Today
There are many types of activity available, all of which are linked to the Animal theme.
Depending on which activities your school or organisation has chosen,
the following links will be live for you to follow in our session:
WatchBox: thermal imaging
Bee Defence: Movement Sensor
Huskylens: AI recognition
Inside a Bee Hive
Shooting Star Detector
The Big LED
Each theme also offers a wellbeing focus, which is designed to help young people to reach their full potential through improved confidence and higher levels of engagement.
There are so many creatures and wild flora & fauna to learn about in Mourne Park.
Please visit our other two themes to explore further.
