Science

Transition Year Programme

Transition Year Curriculum 2010-2011

Subject: Science

Length of Course: 15 weeks

Teacher(s): Ms. Kierra Kelly

Aims of the Course:

• To broaden students understanding of science
• Transition Year is an ideal opportunity for students to gain exposure to extremely interesting aspects of everyday science that may not be on the Junior or Leaving certificate syllabus.
• Educating the students on various aspects agricultural science, chemistry, biology, physics and beyond.
• Promoting general, technical and academic skills with an emphasis on self-directed learning.
• To relate science to the real world.
• To find and explore the latest developments in the world of science.
• To assist students in selecting Leaving certificate subjects.

Course Outline:

This programme contains many modules :

• Agricultural Science – Vegetable Garden, Recognising common weeds
• Flight, Space and Astronomy
• Sports Science
• Climate Change – Pollution, carbon footprint, Plastic
• Healthy Eating
• Forensic Science
• Elements
• Microbiology
• Ecology
• Fun Chemistry Experiments
• Remedi Debating Science Issues
• Schoolbots Challenge
• Bt Young Scientist Competition
• And any other points of interest indicated by the students.

As the Transition Year experience is based on more self-inquiry and direction not all modules above will be done due to the time frame, they will be chosen once learning more about the students interests.