Science

Science

Resources

This section contains some initial information and resources to support you in engaging with the learning outcomes of the Specification for Junior Cycle Science.

Introducing the Specification

Introducing the Specification

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Introducing the Specification

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Specification in Numbers

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Facts About the Nature of Science

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Nature of Science

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Nature of Science

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Teacher Resources

Inquiry Based Learning

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Inquiry Teaching and Learning

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Inquiry Teaching and Learning

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Nature of Science

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Reading Science: Classroom Strategies

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Reading Science: Online Tools to Scaffold Students

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A Guide to the Modelling Process

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Action Verbs List

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Tips for Successful Internet Searches Resource

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Search Engines and Suggested Websites Resource

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Classroom Resources

The Reason for the Seasons (Relates to E&S 4)

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Solving the Cube (Relates to E&S 3)

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Exploring the Big Bang Theory (Relates to E&S 2)

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Building an Atom (Relates to CW 2)

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Building a Molecule (Relates to CW 3)

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Evaluating Helium (Relates to CW 10)

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Building an Offspring (Relates to BW 2)

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Modelling Interactions (Relates to BW 4)

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Kepler Transit Data (Relates to PW 3)

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Developing Investigation Questions

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Exploring the SSI Topics

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Thinking About Student Research Records

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Reflective Practice Tool for EEI

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Seed Wall for Collaborative Planning relating to Biological World 5

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Seed Wall for Collaborative Planning relating to Earth and Space 6

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Seed Wall for Collaborative Planning relating to Chemical World 9

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CARRDSS Bookmark - Evaluating the Reliability of Sources

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Thinking about Research Questions

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Posters

Learning Outcomes Poster

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Action Verbs Poster

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Features of an Investigation Poster

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EEI Poster

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Science in Society Investigation Poster

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Reflection on Planning Poster

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