Essentials for Living
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Text relates directly to workbook and vice-versa.
Exam time sections: an innovative way of making students familiar with the language and style of the exam from first year onwards.
Quick, effective work cards with every recipe. This conveniently links food theory section with practical classes.
Extensive use of pictures and diagrams to explain difficult concepts effectively - a learn-by-seeing approach!
Totally up to date including information on additives, genetically modified foods and online shopping.
Contains comprehensive guidance on preparing for the practical examination and the options project.
This popular Junior Certificate Home Economics package has been fully updated in line with recent examinations and assessment strategies to ensure learning is both targeted and fun. The package includes the Essentials for Living Textbook and Homework Assignments Book.
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As with previous editions, Essentials for Living provides all you need to know in a concise and time-saving way
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New! Key words at the start of each chapter increase literacy and prepare you well for Section A of the exam
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New! Learning outcomes for each topic focus the learning and keep you on track
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New! Learning links between related topics help you to make connections that increase understanding
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New! A Rapid Revision summary checks you have achieved the aims of the chapter
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New! Revision questions at the end of each chapter help you measure your learning as you go
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An updated recipe section includes an example of a Practical Cookery Exam design brief, showing you how to maximise your marks in this exam
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Revised guidelines for all three Optional Study Projects demonstrate how marks are awarded and give you a clear understanding of what is expected
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Links to the Homework Assignments Book exam-based questions help reinforce and revise what you have learned
The updated Essentials for Living Homework Assignments Book included with this textbook now includes Assessment for Learning tasks.
FREE eBook available with this textbook! See your textbook for full information.
TEACHER RESOURCES
This integrated package encourages active learning and helps you plan your lessons.
Extra resources on the updated Teacher’s CD-ROM are highlighted at the beginning of each chapter and include:
- 40 PowerPoints with relevant weblinks and accompanying Question Time Answer Sheets
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35 Learning Contracts
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36 Activity Packs
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45 Class Tests, now including AfL tests
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11 recipe demonstration videos with accompanying worksheets
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The Teacher’s Handbook, which contains solutions to all the AfL assignments in the Homework Assignments Book and Class Tests
Engage your students with the easy-to-use Essentials for Living interactive eBook now with curriculum-focused recipe demonstrations.
Updated online testing for homework and revision is available for this textbook on eTest.ie
* Engaging homework assignments linked to all topics in the textbook for reinforcement and revision
* Exam questions included to familiarise students with the language of the exam from first year onwards
* Topic frequency in the Junior Certificate examination listed at the beginning of each chapter
* Space provided for homework to be graded and for teacher comments
Online testing for homework and revision will be available for the Essentials for Living textbook on eTest.ie
New relevant topics include: - BER energy rating for homes - Mortgages in the current economic climate - The new International food safety system - HACCP - Blended families - The WEEE Directive on the disposal of electronic appliances
* Modern ideas for practical work in the Textile section
* New section showing students how to approach Section B, Question 1 of the exam
* Contemporary and exciting recipes, photos and artwork engage students & teachers
* Covers the course comprehensively for both Higher and Ordinary Level students
* Specific links in each chapter to Homework Assignments Book and Teachers' CD-Rom provide invaluable teacher support and resources
Online testing for homework and revision will be available for this textbook on eTest.ie
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This Essentials for Living Homework Assignments Book is a comprehensive and key component of the Essentials for Living integrated package for Junior Certificate Home Economics.
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New! Now with Assessment for Learning assignments to help reinforce and revise what you have learned
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New! Now in full colour, allowing for more visual-based questions
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Topic frequency in the Junior Certificate exam listed at the beginning of each assignment; fully-updated and in line with current examinations
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Based on actual exam questions, including marking schemes and space for teacher commentary
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Fully-linked to all topics in the textbook for reinforcement and revision
Updated online testing for homework and revision for Essentials for Living available on eTest.ie
Teachers who viewed the text before publication commented: 'Workbook activities are much more up-to-date and relevant than in other textbooks.'
'Both text and workbook are closer to reality and near the point than our existing books.' 'Good to see that a lot of pointless information has been left out.' 'I like the detailed but simply laid out links to the workbook.' 'Simpler language used than other textbooks.' 'The activities and questions are a most effective part of the book.' 'Incorporating exam style questions early on is an excellent idea . . . I have not encountered this in any of the textbooks we use.' 'The language of the text is clear and appropriate for both higher and ordinary level students.'