How is Junior Cycle Science organised?

The specification has 5 strands (The nature of science, Earth and space, Chemical world, Physical world, Biological world) and 46 learning outcomes. Each outcome has an official number, shown here with our code.

Can Heapso plan Junior Cycle Science lessons?

Yes. Choose "Plan this" next to a strand to open a lesson plan set to 1st Year Science, or plan a unit for any year. Inside the planner you see the full learning outcomes and add the ones you're teaching.

Junior Cycle Science

Strands, elements and learning outcome numbers from the specification. Inside the planner you see each outcome in full and add the ones you're teaching.

Type: Subject
Exam level: Common level
Specification: Junior Cycle Science specification (2015)
Minimum hours: 200
Classroom-Based Assessments: Normally two, in 2nd and 3rd Year (see the specification)

Strands

The nature of science
IE-JC-SCI.NS · 10 learning outcomes
Understanding about science, Investigating in science, Communicating in science, Science in society
- LO 1
- LO 2
- LO 3
- LO 4
- LO 5
- LO 6
- LO 7
- LO 8
- LO 9
- LO 10
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Earth and space
IE-JC-SCI.ES · 8 learning outcomes
Building blocks, Systems and interactions, Energy, Sustainability
- LO 1
- LO 2
- LO 3
- LO 4
- LO 5
- LO 6
- LO 7
- LO 8
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Chemical world
IE-JC-SCI.CW · 10 learning outcomes
Building blocks, Systems and interactions, Energy, Sustainability
- LO 1
- LO 2
- LO 3
- LO 4
- LO 5
- LO 6
- LO 7
- LO 8
- LO 9
- LO 10
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Physical world
IE-JC-SCI.PW · 8 learning outcomes
Building blocks, Systems and interactions, Energy, Sustainability
- LO 1
- LO 2
- LO 3
- LO 4
- LO 5
- LO 6
- LO 7
- LO 8
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Biological world
IE-JC-SCI.BW · 10 learning outcomes
Building blocks, Systems and interactions, Energy, Sustainability
- LO 1
- LO 2
- LO 3
- LO 4
- LO 5
- LO 6
- LO 7
- LO 8
- LO 9
- LO 10
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How is Junior Cycle Science organised?: The specification has 5 strands (The nature of science, Earth and space, Chemical world, Physical world, Biological world) and 46 learning outcomes. Each outcome has an official number, shown here with our code.
Can Heapso plan Junior Cycle Science lessons?: Yes. Choose "Plan this" next to a strand to open a lesson plan set to 1st Year Science, or plan a unit for any year. Inside the planner you see the full learning outcomes and add the ones you're teaching.

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