 is an exciting Junior Cycle Science package, carefully written to meet the requirements of the specification.

Sparking Science 

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Innovative integrated, thematic structure makes it easy to connect learning between and across strands and promotes deeper understanding

The first textbook written since the new exam provides perfect preparation with the inclusion of exam questions and guidance on the CBAs

Student-friendly language, attractive design and carefully scaffolded assessment support all students to achieve success at Common Level

 is an exciting Junior Cycle Science package, carefully written to meet the requirements of the specification. This comprehensive textbook supports preparation for the final exam and will ignite an enthusiasm for Science in all students.

Sparking Science – Junior Cycle Science package

 to avoid overloading students and to ensure they are prepared for the final assessment

Learning Outcomes, Learning Intentions and Success Criteria

 are clearly listed and Actions Verbs are explained to focus learning and assist teacher planning

 links Learning Outcomes from different strands into 

, e.g. Sustainability. This integrated approach is advised in the specification and is in line with modern scientific practice

 to Learning Outcomes from other strands help students make connections between topics and gain deeper understanding

Student-friendly language, attractive design

 and illustrations, key words, concise definitions and an index promote accessibility

Elements of Biology, Chemistry and Physics are explained using examples from space, while the Earth and Space strand is taught using analogies from the other strands. This approach creates solid links between topics and leads to improved understanding

 feature makes the content relevant to the lives of students

End of Chapter Assessment increases in level of challenge from fact retrieval 

Inquiry-based approach uses rich tasks to support active learning and foster the Key Skills

Investigations progress from being structured to being more open-ended as students become adept at asking questions and designing investigations

Comprehensive support for all aspects of Junior Cycle Science assessment:
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 from the latest SEC papers help hone exam technique
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 are introduced from the start, in Unit 1: Working Like a Scientist and developed through the

 provides practical support for students as they begin, develop and complete their Classroom-Based Assessments

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Why Sparking Science

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A brief suggestion of Success Criteria at the end of each chapter can be useful as a checklist for what you need to know when revising the chapter. 

Variety of activities such as revision exercises, investigations and crosswords scaffold and reinforce learning and support development of the Key Skills

Comprehensions prepare students for exam-style stimulus material questions

Student Reflections at the end of each chapter develop the skills needed for the Assessment Task

Skills book

Step-by-step guidance for any open-ended investigations

Additional articles and detailed background notes support teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge

provides invaluable support and planning, including:

Teacher's Resource Book 

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Online Book

Skills Book

Teacher's Resource Book

Chapter 29 Energy Flow in the Ecosystem

Sample PowerPoint 

Unit 08 Unit of Learning

Sample Planning Material 

Chapter 29 Food Chain

Sample Animated Diagrams 

Chapter 31 Gas Tests

Digital resources

What's included in the package

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First year Science Teacher,  Laois

First year Science Teacher, Kilkenny

What teachers said about Sparking Science 

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