Zest for Life contains everything you need to meet the objectives of the new Specification for Junior Cycle Home Economics. Three interconnected contextual strands put the emphasis on being healthy, sustainable and making good choices.
Integrated approach to topics as recommended in the Specification
Assessment for Learning (AfL) approach guides the learning as recommended in the Junior Cycle Framework
Learning Outcomes listed at the start of each chapter for ease of planning
Learning intentions in the ‘What I Will Learn’ section break down the Learning Outcomes for the student
Key Words to understanding the concept of the chapter/topic are given at the start
Revision Toolkit provides hints, tips and mnemonics to help students be exam ready
Definitions of various key terms are given throughout each chapter
Links to other parts of the course, curriculum and to the Classroom-Based Assessments fully integrate learning
Revision Questions consolidate comprehension of the topic
Chapter on preparing for Food Literacy Skills Brief and Practical Food Skills Exam
Bulleted summaries at the end of each chapter aid revision
Discovery Learning activities throughout give ideas for students’ active learning
Further Investigation sections provide references for students to websites of interest
‘Don’t Forget!’ clouds encourage the key skills
Links to Teacher’s Resource Book provide integrated extra activities
THE ZEST FOR LIFE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Zest for Life Skills Book - Included Free with the textbook: Includes skill-based activities, exercises that reinforce content, and Learning
Checklists to promote self-evaluation and help focus revision
