You’ve Got This! – Fifth Year is written for the new Senior Cycle SPHE specification. It offers a comprehensive approach to planning for and teaching Senior Cycle SPHE.
Chapters have been designed to be covered in single lessons, or can be easily adapted to cater to a school’s specific SPHE timetable.
Students will meet and revisit Learning Outcomes throughout the book. This spiral approach ensures that students meet appropriate Learning Outcomes from all strands in each year of study.
Real-world content with a balanced level of detail features throughout the textbook.
Chapters open with learning intentions written in student-friendly language.
Key terms are listed at the start of each chapter and are highlighted in the text.
An opening question gets students thinking about the chapter topic.
Chapter content is written in a clear, age-appropriate style.
Individual, pair- and group-work activities are presented under clear action headings: Think, Create, Discuss, Watch, Read, Role play and Research.
Many activities contain reflection questions to allow students to engage in reflection throughout the textbook.
Tip boxes appear throughout the textbook to give students practical advice and supports.
Closing questions at the end of each chapter give students the opportunity to assess and reflect on where they are on their learning journey.