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SCIENCE

Ms Callaghan

The World of Science is designed to give students an overview of the
Sciences they can study at Leaving Certificate level. This will help them

to make informed subject choices and would benefit students in third
level career choice. The course intends to give the students a broader

knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics and agricultural science.
They will develop an understanding of how the fundamentals of
science are applied in real life. It will broaden and develop student’s

practical knowledge of Science and highlight the modern role it plays
in the Irish economy. The World of Science will develop a curiosity for

modern scientific applications and environmental issues surrounding
climate change, genetics and the biopharmaceutical industry. Theory

and practice will be integrated throughout the whole unit. Over the
year students will develop skills of scientific analysis, research and

review and how to present their findings to the working group. This
will develop the spirit of co-operation, teamwork and sharing of
information and resources. The World of Science encourages the

development of a wide range of transferable critical thinking and
creative problem-solving skills.

Ms McHugh

 “ReelLIFE SCIENCE”
 Flame Tests

 Egg Drop Challenge
 Rate of Reaction Investigation

 Build Challenges- marble tower, boat with weights

 Sugar Crystal Challenge:
 Indigestion tablet investigation:

 Bath bombs
 So What Happens?/How Things Work?

 Balloon Racing