Home Economics
Digestive System
https://www.scoilnet.ie/post-primar...ior-cycle/science/digestive-system/ Added: 14 Feb 2017 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: ReferenceA Scoilnet collection with resources mapped to the Junior Cycle Science and Home Economics specification. Resources contain external links and videos along with original resources created by teachers.
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- JC
- Science
Strand: 5. Biological Science
Strand unit: 4. Human Organs & Systems
Suggestions for use: Teacher reference for planning lessons on the digestive system.
Alternatively, provide the link to students so that they can revise the digestive system.
Key Skills: Communicating Managing Information and Thinking
- JC
- Home Economics
Strand: 1. Food, Health & Culinary Skills
Strand unit: 11. The Digestive System
Food Pyramid
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/20418/20141.pdf Added: 07 Dec 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes / ReferenceDownloadable poster by safefood website. Poster visually displays the new Food Pyramid released by Minister Corcoran Kennedy. Resource aims to increase awareness of healthy eating choices in Ireland. The guidelines reflect best international evidence.
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- JC
- Home Economics
Strand: 1. Food, Health & Culinary Skills
Strand unit: 10. Healthy Balanced Diet - Role of Nutrients
Suggestions for use: Use the food pyramid to inform students of the new guidelines. Students should be encouraged to plan their daily eating habits around the food pyramid to achieve a healthy, balanced diet. Lesson idea: Print out the old pyramid and new pyramid for students to compare and evaluate the changes happening in the food pyramid for their school.
Key Skills: Staying Well Managing Myself
- JC
- SPHE
Strand: Physical Health
Strand unit: Healthy Eating
Balanced Eating
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/28012/27748.pptx Added: 18 Aug 2018 Contributor: Danielle Conaty Resource type: PresentationPowerPoint presentation covering the topics of balanced eating, the food pyramid and consequences of an unbalanced diet. Students will recognise the importance of nutrition and diet in contributing to health and well-being.
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- JC
- Home Economics
Strand: 1. Food, Health & Culinary Skills
Strand unit: 10. Healthy Balanced Diet - Role of Nutrients
Suggestions for use: Powerpoint presentation on Balanced Eating. Includes Active learning methodologies to encourage group work.
Key Skills: Being Creative Staying Well Working with Others Literacy Managing Myself
Consumer Rights and Responsbilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbQIClW_d-4 Added: 23 Apr 2018 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Audio / VideoCan I return something if it doesn't fit? A very short video clip encouraging students to discuss consumer rights and responsibilities. Video by Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
View full descriptionEmbroidery Stitching Booklet
http://www.museofthemorning.com/mus...l-book-of-hand-embroidery-stitches/ Added: 12 Dec 2016 Contributor: Caroline Mc Corriston Resource type: Guide/notes / Reference1 page pdf which can be folded into a booklet containing 7 diagrams and instructions for different stitches. Instructions for folding the booklet are also provided.
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- JC
- Visual Art
Strand: 02. Craft
Strand unit: 10. Art Elements & Design Principles in Craft
Suggestions for use: Print for students as a guide for when students are at home working on stitching.
Key Skills: Being Creative Numeracy
- JC
- Home Economics
Strand: 3. Textiles & Craft
Strand unit: 1. Basic Hand & Machine Sewing Techniques
Decision Making - Budgeting Worksheet
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/28087/27823.docx Added: 23 Aug 2018 Contributor: Danielle Conaty Resource type: Assessment / WorksheetA worksheet on budgeting for students to reflect on their learning. Students should complete the worksheet after they have learnt about budgeting in class. The worksheet examines students on the following keywords; impulse buying, gross pay, net pay, statutory tax, voluntary deduction, PRSI and PAYE.
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- JC
- Home Economics
Strand: 2. Responsible Family Living
Strand unit: 10. Consumer Decision Making Skills in Mgt
Suggestions for use: Worksheet. Can be incorporated into Consumer Education. Link to Business Studies, Numeracy and Maths. Can also be used as a classroom test.
Key Skills: Managing Information and Thinking Working with Others Numeracy Managing Myself
Revision Booklet Social Elective
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/29513/29249.pdf Added: 24 Apr 2019 Contributor: Danielle Conaty Resource type: AssessmentQuestions (Social Change, work, and education, leisure) from LC State Examination papers. This document includes exam tips, exam question patterns and mind-maps for revision. Space is provided for students to input their answers.
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- SC
- Home Economics
Strand: Elective 3: Social Studies
Strand unit: 1. Social Change & The Family
Suggestions for use: Recommended for the final weeks of revision as students near close to the exams.
