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1 Wesley College Dublin Junior Certificate Curriculum Summary Year st Year Curriculum Summary Page 1

2 Wesley College Junior Cycle Curriculum Summary This Curriculum Summary is published to assist both pupils and parents of the College. While parents, in particular, may wish to see what work is being done through the year, pupils may wish to look ahead to topics which will be covered in class. This Curriculum Summary is a guide. Each subject department in the College covers material in a different manner and the summaries published in this booklet reflect this. While it is intended that topics are covered at the times indicated, circumstances may necessitate alteration to the programme. September st Year Curriculum Summary Page 2

3 Wesley College Subject Levels in the Junior Cycle In-coming pupils to 1 st Year in Wesley College usually attend mixed ability classes. These are considered the most appropriate for our pupils and the most advantageous educationally. In three subjects, it is necessary to divide pupils into Higher and Ordinary classes over the course of the three-year Junior Certificate Programme. Irish All pupils attend mixed ability classes until the Christmas Examinations. Pupils are then divided on the basis of class work and the results achieved in this exam. All classes continue to follow a common course for the remainder of the year. Higher and Ordinary Level classes will be set at the end of First Year, based on the results of their summer examinations and their years work. Mathematics Unless otherwise informed, all pupils attend mixed ability classes, and follow a common course, until the Summer Examination in 1 st Year. Pupils are divided into Higher and Ordinary classes on the basis of the results achieved in this examination. Parents of pupils who are placed in an Ordinary Level class will be informed of the intention in the Summer Report and subsequently contacted by phone in the September. English All pupils attend mixed ability classes and follow a common course for Years 1 and 2 of the Junior Cycle. Pupils are divided into Higher and Ordinary Level classes for 3 rd Year on the basis of class work and the 2 nd Year Summer Examination. Parents of pupils moving to the Ordinary Level course will be informed of this. General In general, pupils in the College are encouraged to pursue Higher Level courses wherever possible. Should the staff feel that this is not appropriate, parents will be informed. This communication will usually take place by way of a pupil s report. Parents are asked to keep in touch with the College and contact the Year Head should there be any issue of concern regarding subject level. 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 3

4 ENGLISH THE YEAR S PLAN 1 st Year Language most shows a man: speak that I may see thee. Ben Jonson The NCCA syllabus states, at the outset, that We live in the midst of language. In English classes in Wesley, teachers promote and nurture an interest in and awareness of the power, potential and possibilities of the spoken and written word. This is done through a wide range of oral and written exercises including debating, speeches, drama and book reports. The First Year Booklist Creature of the Night Kate Thompson Myths and Legends Anthony Horowitz Chrysalis New Edition Dictionary Concise Oxford/ Irish Edition FIRST TERM Pupils are encouraged to read widely and well and beyond the prescribed texts. A Reading List will be made available and pupils are encouraged to make full use of our excellent Library. A pupil s own study and exploration of texts will be emphasised. Author visits are also arranged by the English Department. Pupils are also encouraged to take part in Book Week, Poetry Aloud, The Shaw Award, Speak Week and the Debating Club. A Drama Week for First Years will take place in December. 1 st Term - An outline of the Year s Work Pupils will begin with Kate Thompson s Creature of the Night. It should be possible to finish this by halfterm. The Book Report will count as 10% of the Christmas Exam and should be completed by November. Essay writing/personal writing and comprehension will be developed from Creature of the Night and a wide range of material in Chrysalis. Also in Chrysalis pp AND pp contain useful work which we hope to cover before Christmas. The GRAMMAR question in the Christmas Exam will be drawn from these pages [15, 16, 17 AND 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29] Greek Myths: Anthony Horowitz s book. In the first term we will cover the following: Pyramus and Thisbe; Narcissus; The Riddle of the Sphinx; Pandora s Box; Procrustes and his Magic Bed. Poetry: Learn by heart The Lake Isle of Innisfree (p.385); Not Waving But Drowning (page 359), The Night is Darkening Round Me (page 297) by Emily Bronte and Silver by Walter de la Mare (page 339). FOUR POEMS during the First Term. Classes will also explore ALLITERATION, ASSONANCE, SIMILE and METAPHOR for the Christmas Exam. 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 4

5 THE CHRISTMAS EXAM 1hr 30mins. Outline of 1 st Year English Exam Christmas (100 marks): 1. Reading/Comprehension (20 marks) 2. Composing (30 marks) 3. Poetry by heart know all four poems and poetic terms assonance, alliteration, metaphor, simile (10 marks) 4. Unseen poem (10 marks) 5. Greek Mythology (10 Marks) 6. Grammar (10 marks) 7. Book Report on Creature of the Night (10 Marks) SECOND AND THIRD TERM SPEAK WEEK will be held at the beginning of January. Each pupil is expected to deliver a two minute speech on a chosen topic in class and at the end of the week the best two speakers from each class will participate in the grand final in the G B Shaw Auditorium. Reading: Pupils will be reminded again of their Book List, the Library. Recommend titles. Authors such as Catherine MacPhail, David Almond, Matt Whyman, Kenneth Oppel, Theresa Breslin, Rodman Philbrick, Cathy Hopkins, Mary Hogan, Derek Landy (their books are in the Library) who have visited Wesley are recommended. Short stories from Chrysalis: His First Flight (pp ) The Hitchhiker by Roald Dahl (pp 187) A Grave Misunderstanding (pp ) and The Open Window by Saki (pp ) Pupils will be expected to read a THIRD NOVEL for the Summer Exams one from a prescribed list. Greek Myths: The Minotaur; The Seven Pomegranate Seeds; The Achilles Heel; The Judgement of Paris PLUS ONE MORE THAT THEY MUST CHOOSE THEMSELVES from pages 153 to 247 in the Horowitz book. In addition to The Creature of the Night, First Year pupils will also be expected to study TWO novels [one from a prescribed list] for their Summer Examination in May. This is to encourage independent study skills and to remind pupils of the adventure of reading. The following sheet will be distributed to pupils early February 2011: 1 ST YEAR SUMMER EXAM Your 1 st Year English Summer Exam will include a question on a novel which pupils will be expected to read and prepare on their own. They should plan ahead and begin working on this project as soon as possible. Choose ONE of the following titles: Skellig by David Almond Ways to Live Forever by Sally Nicholls Chalkline by Jane Mitchell When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead The Ghost s Child by Sonya Hartnett This Ain t No Video Game by Kevin Stevens The Kiss of Death by Marcus Sedgwick Switchers by Kate Thompson Airborn by Kenneth Oppel Deep Water by Ann Turnbull The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne Crocodile Tears by Anthony Horowitz Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Holes by Louis Sachar 4.50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie The Set-up by Sophie McKenzie The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 5

6 The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud Millions by Frank Cottrell Boyce Roxy s Baby by Catherine MacPhail Grass by Catherine MacPhail Tamburlaine s Elephants by Geraldine McCaughrean These novels are available in the School Library, local library or in bookshops. Pupils should read through the opening pages of all before making their choice. This will help them decide which one suits best. They are all readily available. FOR PUPILS Having read the novel pupils should prepare for the Summer Examination as follows: * Write a short piece [20 25 lines] on the opening one or two pages of the chosen novel in which you outline why you think this is or is not a good opening. * Choose one episode/event/scene in the novel which you would consider your favourite. Describe it and say why you thought it interesting. [200 words approximately] * Name your favourite character in your chosen novel, give a brief account of what happens to him/her, and give your opinion of him/her. [15 20 lines approximately] *Then choose FIVE short quotations examples of interesting/effective writing from throughout the text [it could be something that the character says or descriptions of that character or a description of the place where the novel is set or the novel s first sentence - you choose.] and write them down and say why you have chosen them. * Suggest some reasons as to why you think that the novel you have chosen is worth reading. [20 25 lines] * Comment on the cover. [10 12 lines] Do this well and you will be well prepared for your exam. It is very important at this stage in your career that you learn to STUDY a text ON YOUR OWN and prepare your thoughts on that text in an organised and intelligent and personal way. Poetry: Learn by heart: I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud (page 336) Base Details by Siegfried Sassoon (p 313) and The Trees by Philip Larkin. First Years should also study in detail The Listeners by Walter de la Mare (page 294/295). 1 st Year Summer Exams - 2 hours 1. Reading 2. Composing 3. Letter: Revise pp Poetry: Detailed questions on The Listeners 5. Poetry by Heart: know The Trees, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud and Base Details 6. Short Stories: Questions on the four stories studied 7. Grammar: Revise Problem Areas pp Novel chosen by pupil 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 6

7 MATHS Year 1 Students are now following the new Project Maths Syllabus for all areas of the course. Text books are not available for the new course yet, but we will be purchasing a text book that covers Strands 1 (Probability and Statistics) & Strand 2 (Geometry and Trigonometry) of the new course. The rest of the course will be covered from booklets given out in class. The aims of the Junior Cycle Project Mathematics programme are to: develop the mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding needed for continuing education, for life and for work develop the skills of dealing with mathematical concepts in context and applications, as well as in solving problems foster a positive attitude to mathematics in the learner For more information please look at Primary_Education/Review_of_Mathematics/Project_Maths/Syllabuses_and_Assessment/index.html MATHS HIGHER & ORDINARY LEVEL Term 1 Number Systems: Integers, Fractions, Decimals & Percentages; operations and problems in context relating to this. Statistics: finding, collecting and organising data; representing data graphically and numerically; Geometry: investigation of theorems 1-6; constructions 1 & 2 Sets: set terminology; venn diagrams; problem solving Christmas Examination After Examinations but before Christmas Geometry: constructions 4, 5, 6 & 8 Term 2 & 3 Probability: counting; concepts of probability Co-ordinate geometry: co-ordinate the plane for graphing Patterns: generate arithmetic expressions from repeating patterns; representing situations with tables, diagrams and graphs. Algebra: simplifying expressions; solving equations Summer Examination 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 7

8 AN GHAEILGE SIOLLABAS DON TEASTAS SÓISEARACH : Junior Certificate syllabus Deis ar chumas chuí sa Ghaeilge a dheimhniú do gach dalta de réir a acmhainne a chuirfidh ar a chumas páirt a ghlacadh sa saol dá theangach. Féinmheas agus féinmhuinín na mac léinn a chothú ar an teanga agus ar chultúr na Gaeilge. Chun é seo a chur i bhfeidhm baintear úsáid as téacs leabhair, téipeanna agus físeáin. Beidh scrúdaithe leanúnacha i rith na bliana chun dul chun cinn na ndaltaí a mheas. Scrudú na Nollag: Cluastuiscint 20%, Scríofa 80% The syllabus for Junior Certificate Gaeilge aims to give the pupil the opportunity to take part in the bilingual world according to their ability. It aims to give them confidence in understanding and expressing themselves through our national language and culture. Classes are taught through Gaeilge and include the use of text books, cd. s and dvd s. The pupils are continually assessed throughout the year. Exams are divided into two sections: listening comprehension 20% and a written paper 80%. All exam questions and answers are through an Ghaeilge. Téacs leabhar: Fonn 1 and Leabhar Saothar Eagrán Nua (New Version) Text book and work book Téarma 1 Term 1 An dalta féin: m.sh. ainm, áit chónaithe, an teaghlach, aois The student : e.g. name, address, the family, age. An scoil agus ábhair staidéir: m.sh. scoileanna, múinteoirí, ábhair, amchláir The school and subjects: e.g. school, teachers, subjects, timetable An Teach: m.sh. seomraí, troscán, an chistin, an gairdín The house: e.g. rooms, furniture, the kitchen, the garden. Gramadach: Céad agus dara réimniú, aimsir láithreach, aidiacht shealbhach Grammar: first and second conjugation present tense, possessive adjectives 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 8

9 Scrúdú na Nollag: cluastuiscint 20% scríofa 80% Christmas exam.: listening comprehension 20% written paper 80% Páipéar scríofa: 1. An t-am. The time. 2. Ag comhaireamh daoine. Counting people. 3.Meaitseáil. Matching. 4.Ag comhaireamh Bliain. Counting years. 5. Aidiacht shealbhach. Possesive adjectives. 6. Ábhair staidéar. School subjects. 7.Scoileanna. Schools. 8.Briathra. Verbs. 9. Léamhthuiscint. Comprehension. 10. Fógraí. Notices. 11. Alt a scríobh. Write a paragraph. 12.Nóta a scríobh. Write a note. 13. Cuireadh a scríobh. Write an invitation. 14. Dán a scríobh. Write out a poem. Téarma 2 Term 2 Bia agus deoch: m.sh. béilí, cócaireacht, glasraí, torthaí Food and drink: e.g. meals, cooking, vegetables, fruits An corp, sláinte agus tinneas: Baill an choirp, galair, drugaí, ólachán The Body, health and sickness: parts if the body, illness, drugs, drink. An baile mór: áiseanna, treoracha. The Town: facilities, directions. Gramadach: Céad agus dara reimniú aimsir chaite; séimhiú agus urú Grammar: First and second conjugation past tense, lenition and eclipse. Téarma 3 Term 3 Caitheamh aimsire: Cúrsaí spóirt, ceol, damhsa, scannáin, teilifís Past-times: Sport, music, dancing, films, television. Laethanta Saoire: cois farraige, cursaí taistil, An Ghaeltacht Holidays: At the sea side, travel, An Ghaeltacht. Gramadach: briathra neamhrialta aimsir chaite, láithreach. Grammar: Irregular verbs past tense Scrúdú an tsamhraidh: Cluastuiscint 20% Páipéar Scríofa 80% Summer exam: listening comprehension 20% written paper 80% 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 9

10 Páipéar scríofa: 1. Meaitseáil. Matching. 2. Fógraí beaga. Notices. 3. Léamhthuiscintí. Comprehensions. 4. Abairtí ó Bhéarla go Gaeilge Translating sentences from English to Irish. 5. Cuntas dialainne. Writing a diary account. 6. Alt gairid. Write an account. 7. Dán a scríobh amach. Write out a poem. 8. Gramadach. Briathra san Aimsir láithreach Grammar. Verbs in the present tense. Is i ndiaidh scrudú an t-samhraidh a chuirtear na daltaí i ranganna ardleibhéal agus gnáthleibhéal, bunaithe ar obair na bliana agus torthaí na scrudaithe. Students will be placed into higher and ordinary level classes based on their year s work and the result of their summer exams. 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 10

11 SCIENCE Junior Certificate Science has been drawn up to cater for the full range of student ability, aptitude and achievement. The syllabus has three major components: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. It is concerned with the development of scientific knowledge, skills, concepts, and attitudes essential for the responsibilities of citizenship in today's world. All students, irrespective of syllabus level, are required to study these three components. The course is activity-based in its design and emphasises practical experience of science for each individual student. The importance of the processes of science as well as knowledge and understanding is reflected in the syllabus structure. Through a variety of investigations and experiments, students attain the specified learning outcomes, developing appropriate science process skills and a knowledge of underlying concepts. Text Books: Exploring Science (Third Edition) Michael O Callaghan, Seamus Reilly, Aidan Seery (Edco) Exploring Science Workbook (Third Edition) Michael O Callaghan, Seamus Reilly, Aidan Seery (Edco) Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Chapter Title Pages Chapter Title Pages Chapter Title Pages 31 Measurement Light Sound Work, Power and Energy Solids, Liquids and Gases Separating Mixtures 1 Living Things 2 8 Cells and the Microscope The Skeletal and Muscular Systems Force (not including Hooke s Law) Elements, Compounds and Mixtures The Atmosphere ( no gas preparations) Reproductive System Ecology Magnetism Solutions and Crystallization Structure and Transport in Flowering Plants The Sensory System st Year Curriculum Summary Page 11

12 HISTORY 1 st YEAR HISTORY: How we find out about the past In the first year of Junior Cycle, the syllabus affords the pupil the opportunity to study the Job of the historian and then chronologically follow a variety of aspects of life in the past, spanning prehistoric times to the Renaissance. The course facilitates a variety of approaches to the teaching of History and a wide range of sources will be used. The syllabus is developmental in nature and as the year progresses the complexity of the themes and concepts gradually increases. Correct note taking and techniques for successful independent study will be fostered. The following details will provide a framework for First Year History: Weeks 1-4: The Job of the Historian This includes the study of historical sources and the work of the archaeologist. Weeks 5-9: Our Roots in Ancient Civilisations. This deals with life in Prehistoric and Early Christian Ireland, from our earliest Irish ancestors in the Stone Age to life in Celtic Ireland. Weeks 10 16: Ancient Rome This deals with the culture and the customs of the Ancient Romans and takes into account many of their notable achievements. We make a start on this part of the syllabus during the first 3 weeks and finish it after the Christmas exams in weeks 16 and 17. Christmas exams take place during weeks 13 and 14 week. Weeks 17-18: Project work All first year pupils will complete a project during this period during class and homework time. Skills such as researching, collating, analysis and presenting information will be developed during these two weeks. It is envisaged that these skills will help them greatly as they continue their study of History for Junior Cert. Weeks Castle, Church and City. This looks at Medieval Society, concentrating on life in Ireland in the Middle Ages. Examples from other parts of Europe are used as appropriate. Weeks 26-31: Renaissance: We trace the reasons for the Italian Renaissance and study the developments brought to art, architecture, science, printing and learning. We also look at how it spread throughout Europe. Week 32: Revision The summer exam will involve work from throughout the whole school year but material covered after the Christmas exam will make up the bulk of the paper. 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 12

13 GEOGRAPHY Geography is concerned with patterns and processes in the physical and human environments. Students learn about these through a range of local, national and global settings. Geographical skills are applied in the classroom and through fieldwork. Text book: Earth Matters by Eddie Guilmartin + Edwina Hayes JUNIOR CERTIFICATE GEOGRAPHY SYLLABUS YEAR /2012 Term 1 WEEK TOPIC CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Geography Maps of college campus and local area 2 Scale.Distance.Area. Direction 22 3 The solar system 1 Structure of the earth. Plate tectonics 1 4 Fold mountains 1 5 Earthquakes 1 6 Volcanic activity 1 7 Rocks. Igneous rocks 2 8 Sedimentary rocks. Metamorphic rocks 2 9 Resources from the earth 2 10 MID TERM BREAK 11 Oi l a finite resource Renewable energy Exploitation of Ireland's peatlands Revision 15 CHRISTMAS EXAMS 16 Project work 17 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS Term 2 WEEK TOPIC CHAPTER 1 1:50,000 OS maps Scale.Distance.Area 22 2 Finding location with grid references 22 3 Direction. Height. Slope.Relief Drawing a sketch map 22 5 Denudation 3 Mechanical weathering 3 6 MID TERM BREAK 7 Chemical weathering 3 8 Mass movement 3 9,10 River and the landscape 4 11 Drainage on OS maps Rivers and people 4 EASTER HOLIDAYS 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 13

14 Term 3 WEEK TOPIC CHAPTER 1 Green week. Economic activity 17 2 Water as a resource 17 3 Primary economic activities. Fishing 18 4 Farming 18 5 Revision 6 SUMMER EXAMS 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 14

15 FRENCH The aims of the French Department in the Junior Cycle are: To introduce all students who have chosen French to the concept that it is a living language and therefore a new means of communication That pupils acquire and understand a culture other than their own To provide students with the skills necessary for them to be able to partake in a range of basic functions and interact in French with French speakers in the categories of oral, aural and written production By achieving the above, to help in the overall social and personal development of the students Core Text Book Bon Travail! 1 (New3rd Edition) Geraldine McQuillan, Marie Stafford & Carmel Timmins Learning a new language should be an exciting experience and this book is designed in a friendly and attractive way in order to make the learning of French an enjoyable experience. As the communicative approach to language learning is at the core of the syllabus, this book is ideally suited to helping students master and develop the speaking, listening, reading and writing skills they require. The book is divided into 11 units which are stepped to allow for the incremental acquisition of the vocabulary and basic grammar structures. A whole range of themes, topics, exercises and linguistic components are introduced, chapter by chapter, in this book to allow all students, whatever their level, to learn the necessary basic skills. Bon Travail! Book 1 (New 3 rd Edition) Term One: Chapters 1-3 Second and Third Term: Chapters st Year Curriculum Summary Page 15

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17 GERMAN The aims of the German Department in the Junior Cycle are: To introduce all students who have chosen German to the concept that it is a living language and therefore a new means of communication To assist pupils acquire and understand a culture other than their own To provide students with the skills necessary for them to be able to partake in a range of basic functions and interact in German with German speakers in the categories of oral, aural and written production By achieving the above, to help in the overall social and personal development of the students We have chosen Genial 1 as our core text. Learning a new language should be an exciting experience and this book is designed in a friendly and attractive way in order to make the students first year of German an enjoyable one. As the communicative approach to language learning is at the core of the syllabus, this book is ideally suited to helping students master and develop the speaking, listening, reading and writing skills they require. The book is divided into 15 units of equal length. This allows for the incremental acquisition of vocabulary and basic grammar structures. A whole range of themes, topics, exercises and linguistic components are introduced chapter by chapter to allow all students, whatever their level, to learn the necessary basic skills. It is anticipated that the first eleven chapters will be covered during the year as follows: Genial 1 Term One: Chapters 1-5 Second and Third Term: Chapters st Year Curriculum Summary Page 17

18 Genial 1 Chapters and pages Topics Communication Vocabulary Grammar Learning to Learn 1: 6-11 Listening to and speaking German Asking questions, saying hello, spelling International Words The Alphabet, Intonation, Verbs mögen, können Marking word emphasis, Finding international words, Arranging words in lists, Making a Lernplakat 2: Information about people, a quiz, where you are from Giving personal information: name, where you live, where you are from, age Countries, Place names, hobbies Conjugation of regular verbs in the singular, word stress, W-questions: Wie, wo, wer, was, woher? Gathering and organising information, working with the dictionary, reading strategies 3: School items, guessing names Asking for and naming certain objects School items Nouns and articles, negation with kein, yes/no questions, word order Tips on how to learn new words, discovering grammar rules 4: The Goethe Schule in Kassel Asking for and giving information in relation to the daily school routine, Asking about time and height School Subjects, Days of the week, Numbers 1 100, Time The Plural verbs, Personal pronouns and nouns, Was? Making your own grammar table, writing Lernkarten, reading strategies 5: Revision Revision Revision Pronunciation Concentration and taking breaks, Lernkarten for nouns, verbs, sentences and dialogues 6: Animals, people and colours, Germans and their dogs, quiz and games Saying what you (don t) like, asking about people and things, describing a pet Animals and colours The definite and indefinite articles in the accusative case, accusative verbs, possessive articles in the singular Making a Themenplakat, discovering grammar rules, working with Lernkarten 7: Making dates/appointments, weekly plans, daily routine Making arrangements to meet, agreeing and disagreeing Free-time activities, days of the week Separable verbs, preposition in + acc., negation with nicht, modal verb können Working with dialogue graphs, discovering grammar rules 8: Appointments, free-time and hobbies, class interviews, comparisons Comparing, saying; can do well, better and best, saying what you enjoy doing Hobbies, activities, expressions of time Irregular verbs, word order in relation to time, comparative of gern and gut, wohin? Making a Lernplakat, working with Lernkarten 9: Family, classroom language, location of items Describing a family photo, saying where is, orders, asking for clarification Family, location of items Possessive articles in the plural, nominative & accusative, imperative Completing a Lerntipp and a table 10: Revision Revision Revision Pronunciation Time management, learning how to revise 11: Birthday, good wishes, appointments and dates, invitations, parties and games Making invitations, congratulating; making up an excuse Seasons, months, ordinal numbers Modal verbs können, müssen, dürfen, Imperfect of haben/sein, gestern Gathering and organising information 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 18

19 SPANISH The aims of the Spanish Department in the Junior Cycle are: To introduce all students, who have chosen Spanish, to the concept of a living language and therefore a new means of communication To assist pupils acquire and understand a culture other than their own To provide students with the skills necessary for them to be able to partake in a range of basic functions and interact in Spanish with Spanish speakers in the categories of oral, aural and written production By achieving the above, to help in the overall social and personal development of the students The course has a communicative and active approach. Pupils learn to communicate through being given a range of tasks with a real purpose. The contemporary culture of Spain and Latin America will feature as an integral part of the course. We have chosen Ya voy 1! as our core text. This book is aimed at students who are taking their first steps on an exciting and hopefully lifelong journey learning Spanish. Ya voy 1! is suitable for all Junior Certificate students, both Higher and Ordinary level. The book is divided into 4 units which are arranged to allow for the incremental acquisition of vocabulary and basic grammar structures. Ya voy 1! Term One: Chapters 1-2 Second and Third Term Chapters st Year Curriculum Summary Page 19

20 Topics Communication Grammar Culture 1.1 Hola!Me llamo Greetings Llamarse In a shop Susana Y tú? Qué tal? Introducing yourself 1.2 Hola! Cómo se escribe tu nombre? 1.3 Hola! Me llamo Susana. Tengo 13 años. Y tú? 1.4 Hola! Soy española. Y tú, de dónde eres? 2.1 Hola! Te presento a mi familia. (i) 2.2 Hola! Te presento a mi familia. (ii) 2.3 Hola! Vamos a mi casa. (i) 2.4 Hola! Vamos a mi casa. (ii) 3.1 Hola! Bienvenidos a mi instituto. (i) 3.2 Hola! Bienvenidos a mi instituto. (ii) 3.3 Hola! Esto es lo que hago todos los días. 3.4 Hola! Te apetece tomar un café? 4.1 Hola! Bienvenido a mi barrio How are you? Spanish alphabet Spelling your name Spelling someone s name Numbers 1-31 Days of the week Months of the year How old are you? Colours Telling your nationality Countries Your family Numbers Describing people Jobs Your house Furniture Telling location of objects Your school Telling the time Your classroom Your school subjects Your timetable Your daily routine Food Tengo hambre/sed Your area Shops Ordinal numbers Asking and giving directions 4.2 Te gusta ir al cine? Your hobbies Making arrangements and invitations 4.3 En España hace buen tiempo. Y en tu país? 4.4 Hoy tengo que ir al médico. Y tú? The weather Seasons Parts of the body Illnesses Tener Ser Plurals Possessives Adjectives Regular verbs: hablar, comer, vivir Estar Ir Gustar Encantar Reflexive verbs Irregular verbs Tomar Adverbs of frecuency Tener que + infinitive Quedar Preferir Jugar Estar + gerundio Hacer Doler Spanish names and surnames Formal vs. informal Spanish fiestas Spanish Royal Family Spanish Education System Spanish cuisine 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 20

21 ART (INCLUDING CRAFTS) The focus for first year students is to introduce them to Art as a specialist subject with its own way of researching, recording visual and theoretical information. We hope to excite students to observe and draw their surroundings in a new and focused way. Students will be introduced to specialised art techniques and methods of work in painting, craftwork and graphic design. Term 1: At the start of the year students are introduced to each of the Art elements: line, colour, shape, pattern, texture, form. Students will work through each art element within different projects and explore how other artists used them in their work. Students are introduced to art related and art specific vocabulary as a way of discussing and describing art. They will engage in class discussions on various art techniques and about artists and their work. They will also describe and discuss art work in a support copy. Students are introduced to observational drawing and the use of a sketchbook as a means of researching and recording visual information. Students will be introduced to visual and tactile texture within paint application and colour mixing to achieve gradations of tone. They will explore movement within brushwork. Students will complete a painting project. Term 2: Students will be introduced to portraiture. They will look at proportions of the face and complete various portraits in different media from observation. Students will be introduced to life drawing. Students will look at proportions of the human figure and draw the figure from observation. Term 3: Students will be introduced to 3d design. Students will be introduced to different ceramic techniques: clay hand building, surface texture application, staining, glazing and firing processes. Students will design, make, fire and glaze a ceramic vessel. Students will be introduced to 3d modelling in clay. Students will develop drawings from 2d into 3d design and make a 3d model in clay. 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 21

22 BUSINESS STUDIES Business Studies provides pupils with an introduction to business in the home (budgeting, consumer rights, banking, insurance etc.) in the workplace (wages, tax, industrial relations etc.); and at national level (national budget, exports and imports etc.). Business enterprise is also covered, concentrating on how companies are formed and how they keep their accounts. Business Studies is that part of the curriculum which enables the student to make informed decisions in the everyday business of living, which contributes to the student s understanding of the world of business, which encourages a positive attitude to enterprise and which develops appropriate skills in that field. The syllabus is balanced between the business education necessary for the individual/household area and business education in the purely commercial context. This balance is achieved by devoting separate syllabus sections to the Business of Living and Enterprise. The business concepts and skills introduced in one are restated and reinforced in the other. A section on economic awareness forms a bridge between these two sections. Text Book: Eurobusiness+Document & Activity Book John Taylor (Folens) TERM 1 Income Expenditure Budgets Household A/cs Consumer Information Technology TERMS 2/3 Communications Insurance Banking and Finance for the Individual Savings and Borrowing for the Individual Introductions to Record Keeping for a Business Sample Trading Account, Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 22

23 1 st Year Scheme of Work Income Sources Regular/Irregular Gross + Net Pay Statutory/Voluntary Deductions Basic Payslips Expenditure Types Fixed/Irregular/Discretionary Weekly/Monthly/Annual Impulse Buying Scarcity and choice Opportunity Cost Concept False Economies Household bills Importance of recording information/filing etc. Planning Income and Expenditure Idea of budget being a plan of income/expenditure Importance of budgeting Surplus/deficit Savings/Investment Capital/Current Spending Preparing Household Budgets Net Cash/Opening Cash/Closing Cash Critical look at finished budget/how to avoid overspending in certain months Comparing Actual Spending with Budget Use of spreadsheets for budgeting Recording Actual Income and Expenditure Importance of keeping records Introduction to Dr/Cr Simple Household A/cs Analysed Cashbooks Relate keeping accounts to their own enterprise Consumer What is a consumer? Being an informed consumer What rights does a consumer have Simple introduction to consumer law Redress 3 R s Valid/non valid complaints Where and how to complain agencies, small claims court etc. Importance of receipts Credit Notes Use of internet to access information on consumer rights How to make a formal complaint Writing a formal/business letter Use of word processing to write letters The wise shopper Working out best value Barcodes Brand names 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 23

24 Information Technology Components of computer Hardware V Software Input V Output devices Computer applications in the home/in school/in business/in banking/in communications The Internet Ebusiness Questions and Costs associated with buying a computer system for a firm Consumer questions when buying a computer for the home Communications Importance of good/effective communication Written/Visual/Oral Internal V External Choosing a method of communication Recap on writing formal business letters Reports Presentation of visual/written communication using IT Personal Insurance Insurance V Assurance Insurable V Non insurable risks Insurance terms premium, policy etc. Types of insurance personal, life, motor, property etc. Principles of Insurance How to get insurance proposals forms How to make a claim Calculating premiums Compensation and average clause Use of internet to access information on/do project assignment work on insurance Business Insurance Insurance cover/policies for business Calculating premiums Banking/finance for the individual Brief history of banking Forms of money Brief introduction to the various financial institutions Why do people save? Types of Bank accounts How to open a bank account, lodge or withdraw money ATM Cheques/cheque cards Credit cards Paypath Money transfer facilities standing orders, direct debits etc Internet banking Dealing with foreign exchange Use of internet to access information on financial services Household purchasing - Buying on credit V buying for cash - Credit cards advantages and disadvantages - Renting advantages and disadvantages - Hire Purchase advantages and disadvantages - Information that must be included in HP ad 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 24

25 Savings/Borrowings for individual Saving V Investing Why do people save Choosing a place to save Factors to consider before investing Simple Interest V Compound Interest DIRT Why do people borrow money? Types of borrowing Cost of borrowing interest rates Borrowing/budgeting/overspending Applying for a loan Rights and responsibilities of borrower Introduction to record keeping for a business - Importance of keeping financial records - Double-entry bookkeeping rules - Assets/liabilities/expenses/gains - The Trial Balance Simple Final Accounts Calculation of profit/loss Relate to own enterprise Purpose of Trading A/c Net Sales/Net Purchases Stocktaking purpose/procedure/valuation of stock Cost of goods sold Gross Profit/Loss Nature of overhead expenses Capital V Revenue Expenditure Other Incomes/Gains Purpose of a Profit & Loss A/c Ordinary Share Dividend Retained Earnings Assets V Liabilities Modern Balance Sheet layout explanation of sub headings Working Capital Capital Employed Practice of Final A/cs 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 25

26 CLASSICAL STUDIES The Classical Studies course of study for 1 st Year serves as a general introduction to the Classical world. This is divided into four parts Geography of the Mediterranean Lands in Ancient Time Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece Introduction to Athens and Ancient Greece An Introduction to the Roman World The syllabus is offered at two levels, Ordinary and Higher. The syllabus framework is common to both levels. Consequently students at both levels are enabled to work together until the end of the three year cycle. Geography of the Mediterranean Lands in Ancient Times (Week 1) Location of the more important centres i.e. Egypt, Crete, Mycenae, Troy, Palestine, Carthage, Athens, Sparta, Rome. Myths and Legends (Weeks 2-13) The syllabus outlines several topics in this section for study; the following myths have been selected for study by the Classics Department at Wesley College. The Gods of Mount Olympus Creation Myth (general introduction to Myth) The Olympians The Stories of Athena, Hephaestus and Aphrodite. Heroes of the Ancient World Prometheus Perseus Odysseus (Cyclops and other stories) The Story of Theseus The story of Theseus encompasses a broad range of topics from myth to archaeological fact and is an essential part of the 1 st year course. Legends related to Theseus Theseus and the Minotaur Archaeology and related topics (Sir Arthur Evans- Knossos) 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 26

27 An Introduction to Athens and Ancient Greece (Weeks 14-24) A history of ancient Athens including: Geography of Athens (location, city plans and infrastructure). The Acropolis Government and Justice The Army and the Persian Wars Greek influence on European Culture An Introduction to the Roman World (Weeks 25-32) The foundation of Rome including: The geographical site The foundation legends (Aeneas, Romulus and Remus, Mars) Archaeological evidence The Tarquins The Story of Hannibal Barca and his influence on the Roman world. Political situation and background Hannibal s journey to Italy Aftermath, influence and legacy of Hannibal on the Roman Army An introduction to the Roman Army Rome as capital of the Empire including An outline of its growth from city state to empire Geography of the Empire A Roman conquest e.g. the invasion of Gaul or Britain Communications within the Empire The Pax Romana The rise of Christianity within the confines of the Empire 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 27

28 HOME ECONOMICS This course covers five areas of study over the three Junior Cycle years. These account for 50% of the marks in the final written exam. The areas are: Food Studies & Culinary Skills Consumer Studies Social & Health Studies Resource Management & Home Studies Textile Studies A final year project Design & Craftwork accounts for 15% of the marks while a practical Cookery exam accounts for 35% of the marks. Towards the end of the third year an external examiner assesses this and the project. Textbook: First Term Learning for life, Home Economics for Junior Cert & Workbook by Carmel Enright & Maureen Flynn Area of Study Term 1 Terms 2 & 3 Ch Topic Pages Ch Topic Pages Rules for Kitchen Handout 6 Cooking Food Kitchen Hygiene And Safety Breakfast & Packed Meals Food Studies 5 Food Preparation Starters/ Soups/ Sauces Cereals & Home Baking Meat & Poultry Practical cookery and culinary skills classes take place throughout the year Consumer Studies 24 Consumers Consumer Rights & Responsibilities Consumer Protection Social & Health Studies 19 Personal Hygiene The Skin The Teeth New Life Resource Management & Home Studies 31 Safety in the Home Resource Management Designing a Home Textile Studies 38 Sewing Skills The Sewing Machine Hand stitches Flat seam Craftwork: Making a patchwork cushion Use of Textiles in the Home How to sew on a button Craftwork: Cross stitch Practical cookery and culinary skills classes take place throughout the year. 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 28

29 MUSIC This course has been designed to enable all students to acquire musical skills suited to their age, varying abilities and musical experiences. The course is divided into three parts which represent the three main musical activities: Performing Composing Listening All Students must complete a practical exam (25% of the marks) for the Junior Certificate Exam. The materials used in the course: FIRST TERM Sounds Good Core Book (EDCO) to be used as a support for all topics on the course Sounds Good Workbook (EDCO) Music Manuscript, Refill Pad & Ring Bind Folder. Descant Recorder Red Hot Recorder Book Listening: Performing: Composing: General listening moods, images, dynamics, tempo, textures, pulse Melodic & rhythmic dictation (solfa) Illustrative & Film Music Dance Music Instruments of the Orchestra: Strings & Woodwind Orchestra Plan Irish Music-Dance types, Instruments Class singing, rhythmic clapping exercises, performance with classroom percussion, Tonic Solfa. Recorder- sets 1-4 Tonic Solfa, rhythm values, rhythmic patterns, pentatonic melodies; graphic notation. Treble & Bass clef notes on the stave, Scales & arpeggios of C & D major 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 29

30 SECOND TERM Listening: Performing: Composing: THIRD TERM Listening: Performing: Composing: Instruments of the orchestra (Brass & Percussion) Binary & Ternary form in music Dictation. Programme Music ; Dance Music Baroque & Classical Styles Class singing; performance of piece on own instrument or voice for exam; sight singing. Tonic Solfa. Recorder- Sets 5-7 Upbeats, rhythmic values, melody writing, graphic notation, scales & arpeggios of F, Bb & G major and ledger lines. Tonic Solfa Irish Music Irish Folksongs & Collectors Musical features General listening with Instruments of the Orchestra Revision for Summer Exam Revise all songs for summer exam Recorder Sets 8-9 Sequences 4 bar melodies Revision for summer exams Summer Exam will be based on the full year s work, including a performance test worth 10% of the total exam (to be examined at Easter) 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 30

31 TECHNICAL GRAPHICS General Organisation of Technical Graphics in 1 st Year: All pupils should have the following: text book and work book a T-square for homework and exams a drawing folder and drawing equipment a pencil case + pencil, rubber, sharpener, protractor, colouring pencils, 2 large set squares, tape and compass Assessment: Monthly: Class test Christmas: Drawing Exam 100% Easter: Class test Summer Exam: Drawing Exam 100% Text Book: Understanding Tecnhical Graphics- Gill & McMillan Workbook: Understanding Technical Graphics Gill & McMillan The following is a description of the topics, concepts and procedures to be covered in class: TERM 1 W1-W3 W4-W6 W7 W10 W11 W12 W13 TERMS 2 and 3 W17 W20-W22 W23 W24 W25 W26 W28 W31 W32 Establishing work procedures and practice in class Basics of Geometry The use of the Protractor Introduction to the Circle Introduction to Quadrilaterals Introduction to Polygons Elevations and Plans; Introduction to three-dimensions Revision for Christmas Exams Features of the Circle Circles and Tangents Introduction to Isometric Drawing Introduction to the Ellipse The Ellipse: the focus, tangents Isometric projection Three-dimensional solid objects: Drawing Prisms Use of the Workbook Auxiliary Projection Auxiliaries Preparation for the Summer Exam 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 31

32 TECHNOLOGY General Organisation of Technology in 1 st Year: All pupils should have text book and copy book All pupils should have a T-square for homework and exams All pupils should have a drawing folder and drawing equipment All pupils need a pencil case - pencil, rubber, sharpener, protractor, colouring pencils, 2 large set squares, tape and compass Assessment: Monthly: Class test Christmas: Written Exam 100% Easter: Class test Summer Exam: Written Exam 70% and Projects 30% Text Book: Junior Certificate Technology Grainne Enright (Folens) Main Teaching Areas: Orthographic drawing Theory of materials Machines and power tools Hand tools Safety Craft techniques Design and creativity Electronics Structures and mechanisms Project planning and execution Computer applications Technology and society The following is a summary of topics covered in Technology: TERM 1 W1 Organisation of books, stationery and T-square drawing W2 Three-dimensional drawing using labels and colour W3 Safety: Use of the jig saw & band saw Basic cutting techniques W4 Making a T-square W5 Study of everyday technology e.g. electric kettle W6 Energy Awareness Week W7 Designing and making e.g. a paper aeroplane W8 Re-cycling Week W9 Vacuum forming 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 32

33 W10 Study of tension and compression in structures W11 The impact of technology on society W12 Computers Computer Aided Design (CAD) W 15 The study of the principles of energy W16 How things work: case study e.g. car wipers TERM 2 and 3 W17 The principles of levers and the making of a catapult W18 Studying simple gears W19 Levers continued W20 How things work: case study e.g. hair dryer W21 Designing a mobile phone holder W22 Structures: studying bridges and buildings W23 Levers continued W24 Introduction to Electronics W26 Soldering techniques W27 Designing a simple lamp W28 Making a lamp circuit W29-W30 Project making e.g. steady hand game W31 Preparation for the Summer Exam There is a charge towards the cost of materials for this practical subject. 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 33

34 MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY (WOOD) General Organisation of Materials Technology (Wood) in 1 st Year: All pupils should have text book and copy book. All pupils should have a T-square for homework and exams All pupils should have a drawing folder and drawing equipment All pupils need a pencil case + pencil, rubber, sharpener, protractor, colouring pencils, 2 large set squares, tape and compass Assessment: Monthly: Class test Christmas: Written Exam 100% Easter : Class test Summer Exam: Written Exam 70% and Projects 30% Main Teaching Areas: Orthographic drawing Theory of wood and tools Machines and power tools Hand tools Safety Craft techniques Design and creativity Project planning and execution Finishes Text Book: TERM 1 W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 Materials Technology Wood Michael Cross New Revised Edition 2006 (Educ.Co) Organisation of books and stationery Introduction to the subject Understanding elevations and plans The importance of safety in the workshop Learning to cut wood The principles of Workshop Practice Simple project e.g. plaque Sawing, planing, wood-burning Designing e.g key rack Use of the scroll saw Project Making e.g. letter rack Studying Tree types 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 34

35 W6-W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12-W13 W14 W 15 W16 Making a game project Tree types and wood: the study of hardwoods and softwoods Evaluation of project Finishing techniques: sanding & oiling The use and correct application of screws to wood The growth of trees Use of the coping saw Finish projects Drawing elevations and plans on grid paper Use of the band saw Simple project e.g. candle holder The design process TERM 2 and 3 W17 W18 W19 W20 W21 W22 W24 W25 W26 W27 W30 W31 W32 W33 Three dimensional drawing A lathe project Use of the scroll saw and jig saw Designing a trophy Creation of picture using plywood and carving The use of handtools Fastenings: bolts and screws Project making Project making Designing a project in perspex Designing a toy Revision of theory work Revise 3D and orthographic Completion of projects Exam performance and exam techniques There is a charge towards the cost of materials for this practical subject. 1 st Year Curriculum Summary Page 35