Science

The specification for Junior Cycle Science is based on heightening and promoting student knowledge of science through a unifying strand, namely, the Nature of Science and integrally linked strands to this, namely, the Physical World, Chemical World, Biological World and Earth and Space. The maximum number per class will not exceed 24 pupils.

 

Tours include:

  • 1st Year and 2nd Year Trip to the Explorium- National Sport and Science Centre
  • 3rd Year trip to Dublin Zoo

Activities and Events:

  • Scifest
  • BT Young Scientist
  • Reptile Zoo
  • Sound Lab
  • TY Forensic Science Workshop
  • Science Week

 

Department Staff:

Dermot Blaney, Eimear Darcy, Peter Davis, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Erika Foran, Michael Kavanagh, Trevor McDonnell, Lucia Rios, Ciaran Walsh.

 

Useful websites:

https://www.scoilnet.ie

www.studyclix.ie

https://sciencejournalforkids.org

https://phet.colorado.edu

Science | Junior Cycle for Teachers (JCT)