10 Things to Know About

Mary Mullaghy November 25, 2020

10 Things to Know About is on RTÉ One on Mondays at 8.30pm.

Did you know that the hydrochloric acid in your stomach is strong enough to dissolve razor blades?

Or that the brain releases so much dopamine during an orgasm that a brain scan resembles that of someone on heroin?

There’s a whole world of fascinating subjects to explore and in this six-part series Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, Kathriona Devereux and Jonathan McCrea face up to their fears, undergo a series of stress tests, challenge themselves to push through the pain barrier, and examine the finer workings of the brain – all in the name of science!

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Embedding an Investigative Approach into TY/JC Science topics

This workshop will provide teachers with a wealth of resources, activities, and ideas to enhance the teaching and learning of various topics in science through inquiry. 

The strategies that you will be introduced to are designed to stimulate student interest, engagement and involvement in TY . Activities can also be used in Junior Science. As students engage in these activities in your classroom, they develop their

• Literacy and Numeracy skills
• Higher order reasoning skills
• A deeper understanding of scientific concepts and scientific knowledge

This course will:

• Give a hands on approach to inquiry based learning suitable for TY / JC science
• Allow participants to explore a number of practical investigations
• Literacy, numeracy and assessment strategies will be incorporated into the session

Resources that will be provided will include:

• Updated Questions by Topic for 2013 HL and OL
• Wide range of resources for teaching TY science

To reserve a place on this course: http://goo.gl/KqVTK4
Visit http://www.pdst.ie/node/141 for information on Junior Science Courses 

 

 

 

Mary Mullaghy February 18, 2014

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