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
- 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
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
FREE e-book
- Students and teachers can download their free Breaking Ground e-book by visiting www.edcolearning.ie/code and entering the code from inside the front cover of the textbook.
