Sparking Science 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. Unique cross-strand approach links Learning Outcomes from different strands into thematic Units of Learning Elements of Biology, Earth and Space, Physics and Chemistry appear in many chapters and clear links between Learning Outcomes are highlighted to help you make connections between topics and gain deeper understanding Student-friendly language, attractive design and illustrations, key words, concise definitions and an index promote accessibility Science in Society features make the content relevant to everyday life End of Chapter Assessment increases in level of challenge from fact retrieval (Test Yourself) to open-ended, higher-order thinking (Inquiry), thus catering for everyone in the Common Level classroom Inquiry-based approach uses rich tasks to support active learning and foster the Key Skills Investigations progress from being more 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: - Exam questions from the latest SEC papers help hone exam technique - Investigative techniques and research skills required for CBA 1 and 2 are introduced from the start in Unit 1: Working Like a Scientist and developed through the Investigate This and Research This tasks - A Guide to the CBAs provides practical support for students as they begin, develop and complete their Classroom-Based Assessments The Sparking Science package includes: Sparking Science Skills Book included FREE with Textbook: Fully linked to the textbook, this book includes a range of activities and exercises that reinforce learning, develop the Key Skills and provide practice for assessment Sparking Science Teacher's Resource Book Free to adopting Teachers: includes planning material, additional guidance and resources for teaching different topics and textbook solutions A suite of digital resources, such as curriculum-focused videos, presentations and quizzes, is available on GillExplore.ie

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The core practice of professional scientists is inquiry, often referred to as research. If educators are to prepare students for a role in the professional scientific and technological community, exposing them to inquiry-based learning is essential. Despite this, inquiry-based teaching and learning (IBTL) remains relatively rare, possibly due to barriers that teachers face in deploying it or to a lack of belief in the teaching community that inquiry-based learning is effective. Comparative Perspectives on Inquiry-Based Science Education examines stories and experiences from members of an international science education project that delivered learning resources based around guided inquiry for students to a wide range of schools in 12 different countries in order to identify key themes that can provide useful insights for student learning, teacher support, and policy formulation at the continental level. The book provides case studies across these 12 different settings that enable readers to compare and contrast both practice and policy issues with their own contexts while accessing a cutting-edge model of professional development. It is designed for educators, instructional designers, administrators, principals, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and students seeking current and relevant research on international education and education strategies for science courses.

Science, engineering, and technology permeate nearly every facet of modern life and hold the key to solving many of humanity's most pressing current and future challenges. The United States' position in the global economy is declining, in part because U.S. workers lack fundamental knowledge in these fields. To address the critical issues of U.S. competitiveness and to better prepare the workforce, A Framework for K-12 Science Education proposes a new approach to K-12 science education that will capture students' interest and provide them with the necessary foundational knowledge in the field. A Framework for K-12 Science Education outlines a broad set of expectations for students in science and engineering in grades K-12. These expectations will inform the development of new standards for K-12 science education and, subsequently, revisions to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development for educators. This book identifies three dimensions that convey the core ideas and practices around which science and engineering education in these grades should be built. These three dimensions are: crosscutting concepts that unify the study of science through their common application across science and engineering; scientific and engineering practices; and disciplinary core ideas in the physical sciences, life sciences, and earth and space sciences and for engineering, technology, and the applications of science. The overarching goal is for all high school graduates to have sufficient knowledge of science and engineering to engage in public discussions on science-related issues, be careful consumers of scientific and technical information, and enter the careers of their choice. A Framework for K-12 Science Education is the first step in a process that can inform state-level decisions and achieve a research-grounded basis for improving science instruction and learning across the country. The book will guide standards developers, teachers, curriculum designers, assessment developers, state and district science administrators, and educators who teach science in informal environments.

Aimed at students, lecturers, researchers, and policy makers, this work describes current developments and points the way forward for new developments regarding materials in our society and how they relate to sustainability.