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A new and updated edition of the highly successful Exploring Science for the Junior Cycle. The 3rd edition of Edco’s Exploring Science reflects the Junior Cycle exam and covers all the learning outcomes in the specification.
STUDENT TEXTBOOK
- Divided into the five strands of the specification: Nature of Science, Biological World, Chemical World, Physical World and Earth and Space
- Reflects the Junior Cycle Science Exam, with questions and activities in line with those used in the SEC Exams
- Revision Questions and Exam Tips are included in chapters
- Reading comprehension style questions are included throughout the textbook and are modelled from past exams
- Promotes active and independent learning and self-assessment
- Past exam questions, and sample exam questions at the end of each chapter
- Engages students with scientific issues and ideas to develop scientific literacy
- Each chapter is introduced using the Learning Intentions and Keywords
- Simple diagrams and graphics to help students grasp tricky concepts
- Interesting facts in “Did you know?” sections in each chapter, to spark students’ interest
- Comprehensively covers all the Learning Outcomes, Learning Intentions and Key Skills required by the specification
STUDENT ACTIVITY BOOK
- Provides a range of additional questions and activities to complement textbook content
- Reflects the Junior Cycle Science Exam, with questions in line with those used in the SEC Exams
- A variety of question styles to reflect the final exam including comprehension pieces
- Encourages active learning, self-assessment, reflection and revision
STUDENT EXPERIMENT BOOK
- A dedicated space for students to record activities that is clear, structured and manageable
- Comprehensively covers experimental activities and investigations required by the specification and in line with those used in the SEC Exams
- Each experiment guides students through the investigative process supporting the Nature of Science Learning Outcomes
- Includes details on safety, equipment and how to conduct an activity so students are prepared for scientific investigation
- Encourages active learning, self-assessment, reflection and revision
- Every activity includes structured student accounts and reflection questions providing ready-made evidence for CBAs
- Reflects the Junior Cycle Science Exam, with activities in line with those used in the SEC Exams
PUBLISHER: EDCO
ISBN: 9781802302547
School Level: Secondary
Class: Junior Cycle
Subject: Science
Publication Date: 2026
Author(s):Michael O’Callaghan & Pat Doyle & Orla Molamphy & Ger Reilly



















