In art last week we used oil pastels to design our own air balloons and we stuck a picture of our faces on our pictures. They are very colourful and look amazing!
By: Peter Monaghan
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
News Item
International:
There was Earthquake in Nepal (India) and they are searching for survivors. Thousands of people have died in it.
By: Peter Monaghan
There was Earthquake in Nepal (India) and they are searching for survivors. Thousands of people have died in it.
By: Peter Monaghan
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
An Seachtain
An seachtain seo d'imiríomar cluiche iomainaíocht ar an Mháirt. Bhi sé go deas. Bhi sé easca an sliotar a bhuail. Bhí an-craic agus spórt againn. Bhí an aimsir go hálainn chomh maith.
Peter Murphy agus Adam Fitzgerald.
Peter Murphy agus Adam Fitzgerald.
News item
National
Mark Nash has been found guilty of the murders of 60 year old Sylvia Shields and 61 year old Mary Callanan in March 1997.
Sport
PSG faced Barcelona in the second leg of the champions quater final and Barcelona won 5-1 on aggergate.
By: Luke Martyn and Sam Mc.Ilrath
Mark Nash has been found guilty of the murders of 60 year old Sylvia Shields and 61 year old Mary Callanan in March 1997.
Sport
PSG faced Barcelona in the second leg of the champions quater final and Barcelona won 5-1 on aggergate.
By: Luke Martyn and Sam Mc.Ilrath
Friday, April 17, 2015
Fantastic DNA
DNA is needed for cells to live, to perform their specific tasks or to multiply.
DNA is found in the nucleus of our cells. It is a double helix, which looks like a spiral staircase.
The total length of DNA from all the cells in your body equals 6,000 times the distance between the earth and the moon!
Each human cell has chromosomes, that are made from DNA.
Banana cells have 22 chromosomes. We used the step-by-step instructions from the Cell Explorers at NUIG to extract the DNA from a banana.
Here are our materials.
First we had to mash the banana and add a solution of saltwater and liquid soap. The salt clumps the DNA strands together so they can be observed. The soap breaks down the fats in the cell membranes so that the DNA is released.
Next we filtered the mixture to remove the biggest debris and keep a clear cell suspension.
Then we added Methylated spirits to the filtrate. Because DNA is insoluble in alcohol the DNA floats to the top, separating it from the cell suspension.
Look at the DNA we extracted!!
DNA is found in the nucleus of our cells. It is a double helix, which looks like a spiral staircase.
The total length of DNA from all the cells in your body equals 6,000 times the distance between the earth and the moon!
Each human cell has chromosomes, that are made from DNA.
Banana cells have 22 chromosomes. We used the step-by-step instructions from the Cell Explorers at NUIG to extract the DNA from a banana.
Then we added Methylated spirits to the filtrate. Because DNA is insoluble in alcohol the DNA floats to the top, separating it from the cell suspension.
Mini Sevens and Choir
The boys from Killeeneen N.S, 5th and 6th class, went to Loughgeorge for the Mini Sevens competition. They were up against Barnadearg and Annaghdown in their group. They defeated their opponents to go to the semi finals against Carnmore but lost and Carnmore went on to win it.
On Wednesday 6th class made their confirmation and 5th class and a few 6th class children sang in the choir for the ceremony. The choir has received very high praise for their work and many people have commented on how brilliant we were!
By: Luke Martyn
National News
A 30 year old Dublin man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison with the final two suspended for the manslaughter of another man in Co. Cavan almost two years ago. Kevin Moran with an address at Lodgeview, Cootehill Co. Cavan but originally from Shankill in Dublin has denied murdering 32 year old Emmet Connolly on 29th of September 2013.
By: Caoimhe Kennedy
By: Caoimhe Kennedy
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