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.
- 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.
