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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

A simple scientific comprehension based on the organs of the digestive system. The comprehension focuses on the role of the liver and the small intestine in the processing of sugars. Included is a short set of questions to assess comprehension of the article. This activity takes students approx 20-30 minutes to complete and is an ideal activity to carry out during the teaching of the digestive system. It can also be assigned online or in paper as a home learning activity.

A selection of resources designed to supplement any lesson or revision session on the topic of digestion. Included are: A wordsearch recapping the key terminology and organs associated with the digestive system. A diagram for students to firstly label with the correct organs and then describe the function of each organ. A handy match up activity that allows students to visually match the structure of each organ as well as match to their function.

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

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.

**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

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 Please leave a review if you find this resource helpful

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

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

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

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