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Active Science 2nd Edition is an updated and streamlined package for the Junior Cycle Science course. Now in A4 format, it follows an inquiry-based approach with an emphasis on investigative and problemsolving activities. Reflecting the most recent examinations, this new edition covers the Learning Outcomes throughout.

The Active Science 2nd Edition package includes:

  • A comprehensive textbook.
  • A Workbook and Activities Book, with CBA documents.
  • A Teacher’s Resource Book.
  • Numerous online resources.

Features of the Student Textbook

Active Science 2nd Edition is divided into four main sections, corresponding to the following four strands:

  • Physical World
  • Chemical World
  • Biological World
  • Earth and Space

The fifth strand, Nature of Science, is addressed in the introductory chapters and runs throughout the book.

The main features of the textbook are:

  • Learning Intentions are positioned at the beginning of each chapter.
  • Streamlined and up-to-date content.
  • Reflects the Junior Cycle Examination of 2019 and official sample questions.
  • Wide range of Inquiry Activities in each chapter, allowing teachers to choose the activities that suit their needs and preferences.
  • Laboratory investigations allow students to design their own experiments, develop good scientific habits, and help foster imagination and creativity.
  • Many activities encourage the use of a variety of media. Projects, debates, role-play and creative writing opportunities are used throughout.
  • Encourages students to become skilled problem-solvers and critical thinkers working as part of a group or independently.
  • Allows students to develop the key skills of the Junior Cycle, including literacy and numeracy.
  • Issues relevant to society, the environment and sustainability are tackled in an accessible manner.

The main features of the Workbook and Activities Book are:

  • Includes a comprehensive guide to the Classroom-Based Assessments, with guidelines, planning advice checklists and planning organisers to aid students in their preparation for this part of the course.
  • Additional questions, Inquiry Activities and Interpreting Scientific Investigations sections are closely linked to corresponding chapters in the textbook to consolidate learning.
Format: Paperback

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