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#Lough Allen Field Studies |
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Coordinates 54°06′25″N 8°02′21″W
Max. length 17.7km (11mi) Max. width 4.8km (3mi) Surface area 35 km2 (14 sq mi) Average depth 4-5m Max. depth 31m
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Lough Allen
All the surrounding mountains are designated as NHA’s which provides ample habitat for various forms of wildlife from frogs, to badgers to foxes, to silka deer and every native species in between. Ever since practical fieldwork became an integral part of the new modular geography curriculum the fieldwork question on both the Junior and Leaving Certificates has become a popular choice. The primary purpose of fieldwork is to introduce pupils to the everyday realities of scientific research: not only in the field of geography but also in botany; ecology; biology and all other sciences. The emphasis is on practicality, observation and good data collection. The basis of physical geography research is to apply what is learned in the classroom to the real world - and this is where we excel. Apart from the multitude of geographical features readily apparent in the Lough Allen Basin itself, the Hostel is only a short distance from other habitats and features as diverse as eroded peat bogs, primary stage river basins. To this end we ensures that each of the Field Studies offered have sufficient breadth and depth to allow students work in smaller collaborative units thereby eliminating not only the temptation to plagiarise the work of others but precluding the possibility of doing so.
We offer three options that are suitable for Junior and Leaving Certificate students; Transition Year students and 5th and 6th Class Primary students. These options are: Scientific Study of an Ecosystem Deposit Erosion and Transportation Study In-depth River Study
While the principles of each study remain the same for all students the level of complexity will differ depending on the course the pupil is doing. All are available as either Full or Half Day programmes. For Half Day programmes you can choose one of the three studies. For Full Day you can choose either one in depth study or two informative studies. We recommend that Junior Certificate and Transition Year students choose two informative studies and Leaving Certificate pupils choose one in depth study. Our 5th and 6th Class programme in a basic introduction to field work combining elements of all three studies. Our Full Day programmes typically run from 9.30 am-3.30pm and Half Day programmes run from 10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm. Other time schedules can be accommodated.
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