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
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 descriptionInside the Human Body
http://www.hybridmedicalanimation.com/work/animation/anatomy-reveal/ Added: 07 Feb 2017 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Audio / Video / SimulationA stylish video animation illustrating the complexity of the human body through rotating the body and visualising the inside organs and systems working together to support the human organism.
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- JC
- Science
Strand: 5. Biological Science
Strand unit: 4. Human Organs & Systems
Suggestions for use: Project onto the board to engage students in visualing how organs and systems work together.
- JC
- Home Economics
Strand: 1. Food, Health & Culinary Skills
Strand unit: 11. The Digestive System
Writing a Recipe
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/21523/21246.ppt Added: 20 Feb 2017 Contributor: Emer Ní Chéidigh Resource type: Guide/notes / PresentationThis is a presentation about the elements of a recipe. At the end of the presentation there is an article from Irish Newspaper Archives. The article is a pancake recipe from the Irish Independent 20 February 1914. The class are asked to rewrite this article in the correct recipe format.
View full descriptionImpulse Buying
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByrDXxx24UlCSDdZRzN1WUlZTEU Added: 08 Sep 2017 Contributor: catherine horan Resource type: Audio / VideoA short video created by students explaining Impulse Buying
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Business Studies
Strand: 1. Personal Finance
Strand unit: 01. Resources, needs and wants
Suggestions for use: To explain to students about impulse buying.
Key Skills: Being Creative Communicating Managing Information and Thinking Working with Others Literacy Managing Myself
- JC
- Home Economics
Strand: 2. Responsible Family Living
Strand unit: 7. Sustainable & Responsible Living
Household Budget Excel Worksheet
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/19961/19684.xls Added: 14 Nov 2016 Contributor: David Walsh Resource type: Tool / WorksheetHousehold budget in excel format, with preloaded formulae for doing all calculation work. The excel resource integrates ICT into the learning of Business Studies. Teacher and student should use the four tabs within the excel file.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Business Studies
Strand: 1. Personal Finance
Strand unit: 02. Income,Expenditure,managing fin resources
Suggestions for use: Excel worksheet can be used to show students how spreadsheets can be used to complete household budgets. Contains a question with a template for filling in the answer.
Key Skills: Managing Information and Thinking Literacy Numeracy
- JC
- Home Economics
Strand: 2. Responsible Family Living
Strand unit: 13. A Budget for Independent Living
The Story of Food Waste - Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcVNFJn7NgI Added: 14 Sep 2017 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Audio / VideoA 2017 film trailer for the movie, Wasted! The Story of Food. The film is produced through the eyes of famous cheffs. Video encourages students to consider the possibilities of food scraps and how scraps could be transformed into incredible dishes that create a more secure food system.
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Strand: 2. Responsible Family Living
Strand unit: 8. Energy Eff, Waste Mgt & Water Conserv
Strand: 1.3 Preparation & Food Processing of Food
Strand unit: Food Preparation & Cooking Processes
Suggestions for use: Video to start a discussion on the issue of food waste and sustainable living.
Strand: 2.2 Consumer Studies
Strand unit: Consumer Responsibility
Suggestions for use: Video to start a discussion on the issue of food waste and sustainable living.
- TY
- TY Modules
Strand: Global Issues
Strand unit: Environment
- JC
- Business Studies
Strand: 1. Personal Finance
Strand unit: 09. Impact of Consumer Behaviour
Suggestions for use: Videos to start a discussion on the issue of food waste and sustainable consumption.
- JC
- CSPE
Strand: Short Course
Strand unit: 2.1 Sustainability
Food Pyramid Daily Meal Plans (Various Ages) and Fact Sheets
http://www.healthyireland.ie/health-initiatives/heg/ Added: 07 Dec 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes / ReferenceScroll down to the end of the website page to download the information sheets and sample daily meal plans for varying age groups. Meal plans for people aged 5, 70, 21, 52, 10, 30, 67. Fact sheets on Vegetables, wholemeal cereals, milk, meat/ nuts, fats, foods high in salt, sugar and fat. There is even differentiated food pyramids with simple, advanced and complex versions available.
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- JC
- Home Economics
Strand: 1. Food, Health & Culinary Skills
Strand unit: 12. Nutritional Requirments - Each Lifecycle
Suggestions for use: Use the resources as a means of awareness and informing students of the new food pyramid. The daily meal plans are an excellent resource for students to examine. Perhaps set up a rotation station where students have time to discuss and read the individual meal plans. After the rotation station activity, students should be given time to design their own meal plans using the new food pyramid.
Key Skills: Communicating Managing Information and Thinking Staying Well
Balanced Diet
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/26249/25985.pdf Added: 10 Apr 2018 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: WorksheetStudents consider the nutrients in the food we eat and the meaning of a balanced diet by referring to the food pyramid. * Worksheet is part of the ‘Science Differentiation in Action’ by SESS.
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- JC
- Science
Strand: 5. Biological Science
Strand unit: 6. Factors Affecting Human Health
