Essential Science Pack (Textbook, Workbook and Lab Book) OLD EDITION

Essential Science is the complete teaching solution for Junior Cycle Science. Designed to guide student learning, this textbook's content is structured to suit all abilities and uses a clear, engaging approach to cover all the learning outcomes and key skills for the Junior Cycle Science specification.

Active learning features in every chapter

• Teaching objectives and learning outcomes clearly stated
• End-of-chapter questions support self-assessment
• Regular workbook links allow students to assess their knowledge and understanding

Guidance for experiments

• Stimulating experiments (with video and lab book links) to develop practical laboratory skills

Skill building for assessment

• Sample NCCA assessment questions with model answers included in all strands
• Strong emphasis on data analysis skills, including drawing and interpretation of graphs
• Extensive coverage of the scientific method for carrying out investigations and the role of science in society

Literacy and numeracy development

• Keywords, definition boxes and ‘Do the maths!’ questions