Developing learning about food groups, well balanced diet, consequences of a good diet, planning & preparation of healthy meals. Common safe food practices, learning about appropriate food hygiene & safety practices.

5 worksheets activity pack supporting students with building their CV’s and cover letter for work experience or part time jobs.

Communications and Literacy PLU 1: Reading to obtain information Elements 1.12 - 1.16 Finding key information in different formats of writing & text, using a range of reading strategies.

Recognising emotions - Anger & Anger busters, Stress, knowing your feelings and looking at how to express our emotions. Activities designed to encourage talking in small groups, discussing solutions and symptoms and how emotions make our bodies feel such as worry or stress - funny feelings in our stomach.

Communication & Literacy PLU 1 Element: Speaking appropriately for a variety of purposes and demonstrating attentiveness as a listener. Worksheets covering sections 1.1 - 1.6 with activities, information, discussion points. I have tried to develop worksheets for L2LP2 students which are fun and interesting can help increase the flow of learning, through engaging activities.

Developing an awareness of weight & capacity - Fun worksheets that look at appropriate vocabulary to describe the units of weight and capacity. Using weighing scales and graduated vessels to record, estimate weights and volumes at home and in school. 2 homework activities as well.

Define concept of rules and laws Discuss Laws and different types pf laws Learning about law in society Learn about Irish legal system Understand court language Discuss roles of Gardai Look at prisons

Identify key safety risks in the workplace/home/community, e.g. trailing leads, plugs, TV and electrical equipment and what do to stay safe. Recognise when personal safety is threatened, e.g. bullying. Bullying situations and responses. What is bullying? Whats a bystander? Promote personal safety. Appropriate response when a risk is identified, e.g. find a safe exit, contact person/organisation. Risk situations activites such as snapchat messages, peer pressure etc. How to respond to a fire drill, talk about / list the steps that you should follow if you see a fire. Fire Exits in your building.

List the main values in the student’s life Describe how values are linked to making decisions in a range of scenarios, e.g. consider peer pressure, possible consequences, having reliable information, physical/emotional state, social expectations Make a list of what and who can influence decision-making Identify the choices and consequences involved in an imminent short term decision Explore the consequences of decisions made, both while implementing and on conclusion, e.g.stopping smoking, losing weight, saving money

Identify common emotions and associated words used to express them Recognise their own emotional responses to a range of situations, e.g. happy, sad, impatient, angry,upset Describe appropriate ways of expressing their emotions Recognise the emotions of others, e.g. know what upsets him/her, be aware that if he/she is upset, React in an emotionally appropriate way in a given situation, e.g. a friend receives bad news

The making of the European Union The European Council The European Parliament The European Commission European Commissioners Symbols of European Union What does EU do for me? Discussion Points

Describe school/personal/community situations that are stressful Recognise some of the signs of stress Identify some ways to relax, e.g. go for a walk, watch a movie Demonstrate a relaxation technique, e.g. taking a deep breath Practise a range of relaxation techniques in real life circumstances, e.g. taking time to actively enjoy the immediate environment, breathing exercises when queuing Identify a range of situations in which ability to relax has been helpful, e.g. not knowing what is happening next in class

A fun infographic for subject - Classics - Jason and The Argonauts. Used as an example to show students and get them to make an infographic on another greek myth.

List ways of spending leisure time Identify familiar places and organisations in the local community clipboard Distinguish between what is free and what has to be paid for in the local community Participate in a school-based community project and record their participation, e.g. a litter campaign

Recognise different kinds of relationships, e.g. parent/child, student/teacher, student/student Identify situations where people speak differently depending on audience, e.g. peers, teachers,parents, other adults Recognise/list ways in which they would like to be treated Describe ways of making and keeping friends, e.g. identify traits which are/are not desirable in a friendship Participate co-operatively in a group situation Recognise the importance of respect in relationships

Relevant agencies that offer support and advice to the public, e.g. Citizen Advice Centre, local information centre School’s procedure for reporting an incident, e.g. if someone is bullying you Short list of people or groups who can provide support, including personal contacts and groups/organisations How to contact a range of people or organisations in their local area that can provide help and advice, e.g. local Garda station Visit a local community organisation and ask for advice

Examples of safe practices in three distinct workplaces, e.g. wearing protective eyewear in metalwork class Use all tools and equipment correctly and safely in a range of practical classes, e.g. replace the lid on any liquids How to use electrical equipment correctly and safely in a range of practical classes, e.g.use a mixer in home economics Store all tools, materials and equipment safely Different procedures for self-protection at work, e.g. wearing protective clothing or a hair net

Gather background information to help plan and participate in the activity Sequence a number of steps to be taken to successfully complete the activity Assume a role in the activity and identify tasks linked with the role Use key words associated with the activity correctly Identify safety procedures and/or permissions required for the activity Learn how to use tools or equipment associated with the activity safely and correctly Participate in the activity Review the activity to evaluate its success

Effects of Industry Secondary Light industry Secondary Heavy Industry Inputs, Processes, Outputs Solutions of acid rain

Tertiary Economic Job match Mali & Ireland - Comparing developing and developed countries. Other worksheets available for Primary and Secondary economic activities. Oil, Peat, Forestry, Farming and Water packs available to support these worksheets.