Breaking Ground - Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science

BREAKING GROUND

New Specific ation

Written for the NEW Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science Specification

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New c Spe ification

BREAKING GROUND Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science

Breaking Ground, new edition, has been written specifically for the new Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science specification.

Our highly successful authors, both experienced written and practical examiners, have developed a new and exciting package suitable for both Ordinary Level and Higher Level which includes:

Student Textbook

Free Student e-Book

Free Digital Resources STUDENT TEXTBOOK

Breaking Ground comprehensively covers all aspects of the new Agricultural Science specification and uses up-to-date, relevant content throughout

It is subdivided into each of the four strands in line with the specification

Learning objectives at the start of each chapter highlight key concepts from each of the strands

Material in Strand 1 builds on, and expands on, students’ understanding of scientific practices

All specified practical activities have been outlined in the text Additional experiments and investigations have been included to aid

understanding and enhance learning

Photographs and clear diagrams are used extensively throughout

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Written for the NEW Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science Specification

A wide selection of questions has been covered, including short-answer questions,

multiple-choice questions, structured questions and synoptic questions to suit all levels

Key agricultural terms and definitions are highlighted

Literacy boxes help students to understand the language in key areas

Farm safety is covered in full in Strand 1 and integrated into the other three strands

Worked examples are included to aid students in their understanding and learning

A scientific study is provided to help students in

examining the scientific process used to present

a scientific claim

Summaries are featured at the end of each chapter

A comprehensive glossary and index are included

An exclusive range of resources has been provided to assist with the delivery of the new specification, including media and internet articles

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BREAKING GROUND

Written for the NEW Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science Specification Digital Resources Teachers can access the Breaking Ground interactive e-book at www.edcolearning.ie, plus a bank of free digital resources, including: › PowerPoint presentations that highlight the main themes and topics › Solutions to textbook questions › Animations that bring diagrams to life and reinforce the topic at hand › A range of videos that allow students to observe agricultural science in action › A comprehensive list of weblinks as an additional resource

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