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Strand 3 Crops (HL) Flash Cards. Leaving Cert Ag Science
Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science (NEW Specification)
Strand 3
Crops
HL only material
A set of 37 flash cards covering the HL only material present in the crops strand of the new specification Agricultural Science.
Crops covered include kale and miscanthus.
This resource contains a word document containing the questions and a separate one including the answers. Ideal for revision.
It also contains a PowerPoint presentation of 4 slides which contain the questions and answers arranged as flashcards.
Printing these 1 page per sheet and cutting is an economical and time saving way of producing flash cards for this topic.
Flash cards are an ideal way of learning quantities of information in bite size pieces before exams.
You can find flashcards for the remainder of the crops strand here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12629669
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Plant genetics and breeding worksheet
Plant Genetics and Breeding worksheet
A worksheet designed around the Farmer’s Journal study guide from the 20/01/2022 edition of the paper.
Located on page 50 and 51 of the paper.
A revision resource allowing students to use the information in the paper to revise the key terminology around the topic of Plant Genetics and Breeding
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Physical Characteristics of Soil Knowledge Organiser
This revision resource has been designed to aid students completing Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science.
These sheets provides students with an active methodology for revising. Prompt questions are provided with limited space which will encourage students to summarise their answers.
Takes students approximately 90 minutes to complete
Ideally used with this set of notes so that students have a source of reference.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12608283
Notes can also be downloaded as a larger bundle here
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12609063
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Ag Science Revision Notes. Physical Characteristics of Soil
Leaving Certificate Ag Science Revision Notes written for the NEW specification.
Physical Characteristics of Soil
This set of clear and concise Ag Science Revision notes summarises the learning outcomes relating to strand 2; The Physical Characteristics of Soil.
All aspects of the learning outcomes have been summarised to aid student revision.
It covers:
Soil Structure
Factors affecting soil structure
Cementation
Separation
Soil Texture
Soil Particles
Soil Water
The Soil Triangle
Soil Compaction
As well as three****** Specified Practical Activities******
Investigating soil texture by hand testing, sedimentation and sieving
Calculating the percentage water content of a soil sample
Comparing the capillarity and infiltration rates of compacted and uncompacted soils
Find notes on the Chemical Characteristics of Soil here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12608909
Try a free set of notes on the Formation and Classification of Soil here
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12608277
Get all three sets of soil notes as a bundle here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12609063
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Ag Science Revision Notes. Soil Bundle A
This bundle is a collection of Leaving Certificate Ag Science Revision Notes written for the NEW specification.
This set of clear and concise Ag Science revision notes summarises the learning outcomes relating to three of the sections in strand 2 “Soils”
All aspects of the learning outcomes have been summarised to aid student revision.
The formation and classification of soils
The factors affecting soil formation
Gley Soils
Podzols
Brown Podzolic Soils
Brown Earths
Luvisols
Rendzina
Peat
Lithosols
The Physical Characteristics of Soil
Soil Structure
Factors affecting soil structure
Cementation
Separation
Soil Texture
Soil Particles
Soil Water
The Soil Triangle
Soil Compaction
The Chemical Characteristics of Soil
Flocculation
Cation Exchange
Cation Exchange Capacity
pH
Liming
As well as six Specified Practical Activities
Investigating soil texture by hand testing, sedimentation and sieving
Calculating the percentage water content of a soil sample
Comparing the capillarity and infiltration rates of compacted and uncompacted soils
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by demonstrating flocculation
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by demonstrating cation exchange capacity
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by investigating the pH of a soil sample.
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Ag Science Revision Notes. Biological Characteristics of Soil
Leaving Certificate Ag Science Revision Notes written for the NEW specification.
Biological Characteristics of Soil
This set of clear and concise Ag Science Revision notes summarises the learning outcomes relating to strand 2; The Biological Characteristics of Soil.
All aspects of the learning outcomes have been summarised to aid student revision.
It covers:
The Microbiome
The Rhizosphere
The Carbon Cycle
The Nitrogen Cycle
Organic Matter
Earthworms
Also covered are FOUR SPECIFIED PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
To isolate and grow bacteria from clover root nodules
To determine the percentage of organic matter in a soil sample and convert it to organic carbon
To show the activity of earthworms in a soil
To estimate the number of earthworms in a pasture
Find notes on the Chemical Characteristics of Soil here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12608909
Try a free set of notes on the Formation and Classification of Soil here
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12608277
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Ag Science Revision Notes. Chemical Characteristics
Leaving Certificate Ag Science Revision Notes written for the NEW specification.
The Chemical Characteristics of Soil
This set of clear and concise Ag Science revision notes summarises the learning outcomes relating to strand 2 “The Chemical Characteristics of Soil”
All aspects of the learning outcomes have been summarised to aid student revision.
It covers:
Flocculation
Cation Exchange
Cation Exchange Capacity
pH
Liming
Also covered are the specified practical activities
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by demonstrating flocculation
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by demonstrating cation exchange capacity
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by investigating the pH of a soil sample.
Try out revision notes on the formation of soil for free here
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12608277
Also see notes on the physical characteristics of soil here
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12608283
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Ag Science Revision Notes. The Management of Soil
Leaving Certificate Ag Science Revision Notes written for the NEW specification.
The Management of Soil
This set of clear and concise Ag Science Revision notes summarises the learning outcomes relating to strand 2; The Management of Soil.
All aspects of the learning outcomes have been summarised to aid student revision.
It covers:
Soil Drainage
Soil Sampling
Soil Testing
Fertiliser
Slurry
Manure
Health and Safety
Find notes on the Chemical Characteristics of Soil here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12608909
Try a free set of notes on the Formation and Classification of Soil here
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12608277
Bundle
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Ag Science Revision Notes. Soil Bundle B
This bundle is a collection of Leaving Certificate Ag Science Revision Notes written for the NEW specification.
This set of clear and concise Ag Science revision notes summarises the learning outcomes relating to three of the sections in strand 2 “Soils”
All aspects of the learning outcomes have been summarised to aid student revision.
Biological Characteristics of Soil
The Microbiome
The Rhizosphere
The Carbon Cycle
The Nitrogen Cycle
Organic Matter
Earthworms
Also covered are FOUR SPECIFIED PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
To isolate and grow bacteria from clover root nodules
To determine the percentage of organic matter in a soil sample and convert it to organic carbon
To show the activity of earthworms in a soil
To estimate the number of earthworms in a pasture
The Management of Soil
Soil Drainage
Soil Sampling
Soil Testing
Fertiliser
Slurry
Manure
Health and Safety
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Strand 3 Crops Flash Cards. Leaving Cert Ag Science
Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science (NEW Specification)
Strand 3
Crops
A set of 132 Questions with answers.
Topics covered include
Barley
Potatoes
Grass
Plant physiology
Plant classification
Grazing
Grassland management
Conservation of Grass
This resource contains a word document containing the questions and a seperate one including the answers. Ideal for revision.
It also contains a powerpoint of 14 slides which contains the questions and answers arranged as flashcards.
Printing these 1 page per sheet and cutting is an economical and time saving way of producing flash cards for this topic.
Flash cards are an ideal way of learning quantities of information in bite size pieces before exams.
Try out a free sample of flashcards covering the HL only content for strand 3 crops here
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12630169
Bundle
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Ag Science Notes. Complete Soil Bundle
This bundle is a complete collection of Leaving Certificate Ag Science Revision Notes written for the NEW specification.
This set of clear and concise Ag Science revision notes summarises the learning outcomes relating to three of the sections in strand 2 “Soils”
All aspects of the learning outcomes have been summarised to aid student revision.
The formation and classification of soils
The factors affecting soil formation
Gley Soils
Podzols
Brown Podzolic Soils
Brown Earths
Luvisols
Rendzina
Peat
Lithosols
The Physical Characteristics of Soil
Soil Structure
Factors affecting soil structure
Cementation
Separation
Soil Texture
Soil Particles
Soil Water
The Soil Triangle
Soil Compaction
The Chemical Characteristics of Soil
Flocculation
Cation Exchange
Cation Exchange Capacity
pH
Liming
Biological Characteristics of Soil
The Microbiome
The Rhizosphere
The Carbon Cycle
The Nitrogen Cycle
Organic Matter
Earthworms
The Management of Soil
Soil Drainage
Soil Sampling
Soil Testing
Fertiliser
Slurry
Manure
Health and Safety
Also covered are TEN SPECIFIED PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
To isolate and grow bacteria from clover root nodules
To determine the percentage of organic matter in a soil sample and convert it to organic carbon
To show the activity of earthworms in a soil
To estimate the number of earthworms in a pasture
Investigating soil texture by hand testing, sedimentation and sieving
Calculating the percentage water content of a soil sample
Comparing the capillarity and infiltration rates of compacted and uncompacted soils
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by demonstrating flocculation
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by demonstrating cation exchange capacity
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by investigating the pH of a soil sample.
Please leave a review if you find this resource helpful
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Ag Science Revision Notes Soil Formation
Leaving Certificate Ag Science Revision Notes written for the NEW specification.
Formation and Classification of Soils.
This set of clear and concise Ag Science revision notes summarises the learning outcomes relating to strand 2 the formation and classification of soils.
All aspects of the learning outcomes have been summarised to aid student revision.
It covers:
The factors affecting soil formation
Gley Soils
Podzols
Brown Podzolic Soils
Brown Earths
Luvisols
Rendzina
Peat
Lithosols
Please leave a review if you find this resource helpful
This resource is part of a larger bundle of soil notes that can be found here
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ag-science-revision-notes-soil-bundle-12609063
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The Heart Diagram - Jigsaw Activity
The Heart Diagram Jigsaw.
Instructions
Print the Jigsaw page
Allow students to cut out and rearrange to make a completely labelled diagram of the heart.
(Display or print the completed copy as a support for those struggling)
Stick into place in their notes copy.
(ask those more able to add additional labels; valves, septum, cardiac tissue etc)
The Heart is labelled with the following;
Vena Cava
Pulmonary Artery
Pulmonary Vein
Aorta
Right Atrium
Left Atrium
Right Ventricle
Left Ventricle
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Festive Comprehensions
Ready Made Lessons
A selection of two comprehensions that can be used with classes over the festive period. These comprehensions focus on looking at snow and Christmas trees with a scientific lens.
Topics that are touched upon are:
Genetics
The Cell
Adaptations
States of Matter
Reflection
Hibernation
Laminate these and use them with classes year after year!
Differentiated question sheets include:
Multiple choice
True and False
Short Answer
Extended writing
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Christmas Comprehension.
READY MADE LESSON
The Science Behind The Christmas Tree
This literacy based resource focuses on the genetics behind the Christmas tree allowing teachers to revise the basics of the cell and DNA whilst bringing literacy into science.
The resource also touches on other biology topics such as** adaptations** and sustainability
Included with this resource are:
A two page comprehension titled “The Science Behind The Christmas Tree”
A set of 10 true and false questions (Answers included)
A set of 8 short answer questions (Answers included)
A set of extended writing questions
A Scientific Method activity based on information in the comprehension.
This set of resources is more than enough to cover a one hour lesson and is ideal work to be left as cover work with a supervisor as answers are provided.
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Winter Comprehension.
**Ready Made Lesson **
The Science of Snow is a three page comprehension that can be read as a class. It uses simple language to describe how science and snow are linked covering topics such as:
States of matter
Reflection
Adaptations
Hibernation
Migration*
Included with this resource are:
A three page reading comprehension
A multiple choice activity (answers included)
A short answer question activity (answers included)
An extended answer activity
A research project including QR codes needed to research
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Soil Formation Revision Sheet
This resource provides students with an active methodology for revising. Prompt questions are provided with limited space which will encourage students to summarise their answers.
Takes students approximately 30 minutes to complete
Ideally used with this set of notes so that students have a source of reference.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12608277
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Investigation Template (The Scientific Method)
A step by step worksheet that allows students to lay out their investigation appropriately. Includes reminder post it’s along the way for anything they may have forgotten.
Steps include:
Hypothesis
Variables
Safety
Method
Diagram
Results - including space for a table and a graph
Conclusion
Evaluation
Have you also seen my festive Christmas comprehension https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12602253
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Soil Chemical Properties worksheet
Soil Chemical Properties Worksheet
A worksheet designed around the Farmer’s Journal study guide from the 13/1/2022. Located on page 42 and 43 of the paper.
A revision resource where students are looking at the key definitions and experiments associated with the chemical properties of soil.
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Grazing methods revision. Leaving Cert Ag Science
A set of revision sheets designed for the Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science NEW specification.
These sheets allow students to consolidate their learning of the various grazing methods of farm animals.
They are ideal to use as a revision tool.
They can also be used whilst teaching the topic or as an end of topic review.
Check out my bundle of Soil Notes available here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12617149