Home Ec
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 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
Smoker's Lung versus Healthy Lung
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVJSmfYtXyw Added: 24 Jun 2015 Contributor: Wendy Gilmore Resource type: Audio / VideoShort clip comparing a smoker's lung to a healthy lung.
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- JC
- Science
Strand: 5. Biological Science
Strand unit: 6. Factors Affecting Human Health
Suggestions for use: Use an introductory activity to explain the consequences of smoking. Place students in groups initially to discuss the difference between the healthy and smoker's lung. Create a list of probing questions such as: why are the lungs black, why do they not inflate fully etc. Allow them time to discuss and then compile a list of causes and how this may contribute to lung cancer.
Key Skills: Communicating Working with Others
- JC
- SPHE
Strand: Substance use
Strand unit: Smoking & It's Effects
- JC
- Home Economics
Strand: 1. Food, Health & Culinary Skills
Strand unit: 8. Elements of a Healthy Lifestyle
Diet Related Illnesses - 3
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/32420/32162.pptx Added: 31 Mar 2020 Contributor: Frances Clarke Resource type: PresentationPowerPoint presentation on diet related illnesses. Concentrates on diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2) as well as dental disease.
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- SC
- Home Economics
Strand: 1.2 Diet & Health
Strand unit: Dietary Guidelines
Revision Booklet - Q2 Food Exam Questions
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/29525/29261.pdf Added: 25 Apr 2019 Contributor: Danielle Conaty Resource type: Assessment / Demonstration / Guide/notesRevision booklet with State Examination questions from 2017-2011. The questions focus on the topics of cheese, fish, eggs, meat, sensory analysis, fruit and vegetables and diabetes. Space is provided for answers.
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- SC
- Home Economics
Strand: 1.2 Diet & Health
Strand unit: Dietary & Food Requirements
Suggestions for use: Useful revision booklet for students to complete post Easter in the weeks coming upto state exams
Embroidery 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
