Chris Barrett - Heritage Experts | Heritage in Schools

Chris Barrett

Chris Barrett
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Ábha(i)r:
Eolaíocht, Stair, Tíreolas
Na gnéithe curaclam:
Story (History), Local Studies (History), Early people and ancient societies (History), Life, society, work and culture in the past (History), Eras of change and conflict (History), Politics, conflict and society (History), Continuity and change over time (History), Human environments (Geography), Natural environments (Geography), Environmental awareness and care (Geography/Science), Living things (Science), Materials (Science), Energy and forces (Science)
Na contaetha a bhfreastalaíonn siad ar:
Corcaigh, Ciarraí, Luimneach
Ranganna a bhfreastalaíonn siad ar:
Gach rang

Cuairt beo a cuir in áirithe


Chris Barrett is an experienced outdoor instructor, storyteller and wildlife photographer. Having faced some of the most incredible creatures on the planet, Chris uses these encounters to create hands-on learning opportunities for students on biodiversity and folklore.

Chris uses aerial imagery, combined with historical and archeological maps to give students a different perspective on their landscape. This is a practical, hands-on workshop of rich depth, which is tailored to suit all learning styles.

Chris uses the area of “Biomimicry” to teach students about the importance of using nature as inspiration in design. He is a qualified product designer (BSc) and has utilised natural structures and processes in his work for some time.

Through an interactive and hands-on workshop, Chris provides the opportunity for students to solve problems by looking at the natural world. This causes students to form a strong focus on the area around them while focusing on a solution-based attitud

Chris uses an extensive collection of personally created imagery, along with natural materials to create a workshop on the importance of hedgerows. He also uses the local culture and folklore, along with placenames of the area to build the entire story.

Teistiméireachtaí

  • "Christopher was outstanding. The children and the teachers are still talking about his visit. He was so interesting and informative and pitched the knowledge perfectly. We would have him back tomorrow!" - Thomond Primary School, Limerick
  • "Chris was an amazing speaker. He left a great impression on Teachers, SNA's and children. We would love to have him back." - Riverstown NS, Cork
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  • "Chris was incredibly engaging. The students thoroughly enjoyed his interesting stories and learned so much from his visit." - Scoil na Croise Naofa , Cork

Tuilleadh Eolais

  • Cuairteanna le bunscoileanna
  • Cuireann sé/sí cuairteanna beo ar siúil
  • Freastalaíonn sé/sí ar daoine a bhfuil riachtanais speisialta acu
  • Cuireann sé/sí gníomhaíochtaí praiticiúla/ teagmhálach ar siúil
  • Cuireann sé/sí turas allamuigh ar siúil

Teagmháil

Fón póca:
087 9266928
Seoladh ríomhphoist:
christopherajbarrett@gmail.com