Fun Folk vs Insects & Us

Through fun interactive activities, animations and films Fèis Rois introduces children to Scottish traditional music, song, stories and ceilidh dancing. The app includes material in both the Gaelic and Scots languages. Explore the different nursery areas whilst playing and singing along! 12 fantastic interactive songs for children 3 colourful illustrated stories 3 ceilidh dance films to boogie along with Some simple Gaelic and Scots words to learn Fun activities to take part in from helping make porridge, rowing a boat, flipping pancakes, playing instruments and lots more! Download our support pack for full details and more learning ideas to use with young children! FAQ - I can’t download the app - what can I do 1. The app can be downloaded on iPhone and iPad devices. 2. Due to the amount of content on the app it may take some time to download, so please allow time for this to happen. 3. Check you have updated the software on your device: Go to Settings > General > Software Update 4. Check you have enough storage space to download the app. You can check this by going to settings > General > Usage. This will show you the available space and the used space on your device. By tapping on the name of an app it will give you the option to delete the app, which will free up space on your device. These steps may vary on different devices however you will be able to find more information about your device online. If you have any other issues or questions about the app please contact fios@feisrois.org

Insects & Us invites you to explore a virtual, animated environment and engage with the interwoven stories of its inhabitants. Insects serve as food for other animals, pollinate our crops, act as natural pest control agents and play a crucial part in turning dead organic matter into fertile soil. The numbers and diversity of insects have been in sharp decline though over the last few decades. If the trend continues it will dramatically affect human welfare. Watch crickets, dragonflies, butterflies, beetles, and ants make their simple, yet vital contributions for a functioning ecosystem - whilst listening to four scientists talk about why they matter and what can be done to help. Start exploring by scanning a well-lit, textured surface (like a table or a floor) with your smartphone or tablet. 'Tap and Hold' to place the virtual ecosystem on that surface. Once the Insects & Us story-world appears, select (‘Tap and Hold') one of five sparkling insects to start a story. Featured Scientists: Dr. Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson, PhD, Dr. Jessica Ware, PhD, Dr. Andreas Segerer and Peter Smithers. Insects & Us was designed and directed by Kris Hofmann and produced by Animate Projects. All 3D content was created and animated by R5 Region Five Media GmbH. Code by WAMMS, sound and music by Marian Mentrup. The project was funded by the AWS Austrian Wirtschaftsservice and the FFF FilmFernsehFonds Bayern.