Science
Science
Science Department
Science in Junior Cycle aims to develop students’ knowledge of and about the world around them. Through practical and group based work, students gain a wide range of skills relevant to Science and applicable to their everyday lives. Science is a core Junior Cycle subject in St. Colmcille's Community School and has four main components; biology, chemistry, physics and earth & space.
Examinations for Junior Cycle Science
The new Junior Cycle Science course was implemented in St. Colmcilles in September 2015. Junior Cycle Science encourages all students to:
develop an evidence-based understanding of the natural world
develop their ability to gather and evaluate evidence
consolidate and deepen their skills of working scientifically
become more self-aware as learners and become competent and confident in their ability to use and apply science in their everyday lives
As with all subjects, Science Assessments for the JCPA will have the following components:
Two Classroom Based Assessments (CBAs), one to be carried out in second year and the second in third year, to be evaluated by the class teacher.
A written Assessment Task, (AT) based on CBA 2 which will be submitted to the SEC for marking.
A final exam, of not more than 2 hours, to be taken in June of third year. Cl
ALL ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS ARE AT COMMON LEVEL
For more information see: https://www.jct.ie/science/science
Science Mindmaps
Mindmaps can be a great way of studying science. Click on each of the images below for examples of mindmaps our students have made along with a summary of what you need to know for each chapter.
Biology
Chemistry
Physics