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1.       Daniel C. Edelson, Douglas N. Gordin & Roy D. Pea (2011) Addressing the Challenges of Inquiry-Based Learning Through Technology and Curriculum Design, Journal of the Learning Sciences

2.       Gormally, Cara; Brickman, Peggy; Hallar, Brittan; and Armstrong, Norris (2009) "Effects of Inquiry-based Learning on Students’ Science Literacy Skills and Confidence," International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: Vol. 3: No. 2, Article 16.

I used the second paper above to learn about the effect of inquiry based learning in science on students literacy skills and confidence. Inquiry-based learning had been promoted to increase literacy and skill development, but we were never taught about how this level of improved confidence and literacy compared to that of the old junior cert cycle, so this paper provided valuable insight into that.. The study outlined in the paper demonstrated “greater improvements in the students’ literacy and research skills using inquiry lab instruction”. The study also found that  “students gained self-confidence in scientific abilities, but traditional students’ gain was greater –likely indicating that the traditional curriculum promoted over-confidence.” Students who were subjected to inquiry based learning “valued more authentic science exposure but acknowledged that experiencing the complexity and frustrations faced by practicing scientists was challenging” The paper also outlines that students may show resistance to the inquiry based learning approach, so I was able to prepare for that too.

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Working with others - contributing to make a world a better place by reducing the causes of acid rain
Being creative - exploring the alternative to fossil fuels in order to reduce acid rain.
Managing information and thinking - gathering and recording information and data on acid rain, and critically analysing/ evaluating the reliability in data.

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Link to Key principles of Junior Cycle education 

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Link to Key principles of Junior Cycle education 

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1) Engagement and participation -  generates engagement and enthusiasm, and connects with life outside the school, (the impacts of acid rain and the uses of acids and bases in everyday life)
2) Creativity and innovation -  opportunities for students to be creative and innovative - students can create their own pH scale and place houshold items on the scale.
3) Well-being - learning takes place in a climate focused on collective well being of society: Understanding the impact of acid rain and how to prevent it.

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http://www.thephysicsteacher.ie/JC%20Science/JC%20Chemistry/4.%20Acids%20and%20Bases.docx

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http://www.thephysicsteacher.ie/jcchemistry4acidsandbases.html - useful videos and interactive pH scale
http://chemsitewebsite.weebly.com/uses-and-properties-of-acids-and-bases.html - uses of acids and  bases
http://www.mocks.ie/Content-Display/Download-Manager/ProductInfoID/4024/FileID/4698/Filename/Acids-and-Bases Useful definitions and basic information
https://www.jct.ie/science/planning_documents - unit planning http://www.thephysicsteacher.ie/jcchemistry4acidsandbases.html - useful videos and interactive pH scale http://chemsitewebsite.weebly.com/uses-and-properties-of-acids-and-bases.html - uses of acids and  bases
http://www.mocks.ie/Content-Display/Download-Manager/ProductInfoID/4024/FileID/4698/Filename/Acids-and-Bases Useful definitions and basic information

https://www.folensonline.ie/home/library/programmes/essential-science/ebook/ - essential science ebook.

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acids & bases they are everywhere.. in your food in your house even in you!!!!!

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Acids & Bases They are everywhere.. In your food In your house EVEN IN YOU!!!!! - ppt download

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Properties of an Acid  Tastes Sour  Conduct Electricity  Corrosive, which means they break down certain substances. Many acids can corrode fabric, skin,and paper  Some acids react strongly with metals  Turns blue litmus paper red Picture from BBC Revision Bites ases_1.shtml ases_1.shtml

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Shampoo                                   Bleach                         Sugar
Conditioner                              Baking soda Salt
Nail varnish remover               Water Vinegar
Lemon juice                              Orange juice Tea
Coke                                           Milk Coffee

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(Nature of Science 3 ) Students should be able to design, plan and conduct investigations; explain how reliability, accuracy, precision, fairness, safety, ethics, and selection of  suitable equipment have been considered (pH investigation)
(Nature of Science 8) Students should be able to evaluate media based arguments concerning science and technology (acid rain)
Earth and Space 7) Students should be able to illustrate how earth processes and human factors influence the Earth's climate, evaluate effects of climate change and initiatives that attempt to address those effects. (fossil fuels and acid rain)

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Acids and Bases

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Video of the corrosive nature of a strong acid (saftey measures)

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Acids Vs Bases

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Chemicals and apparatus given to students.
·         Universal indicator

·         Litmus paper

·         7 solutions – 3 acidic, 3 basic, 1 neutral

·         8 beakers

·         Graduated cylinders

·         Paper, pen, chart, colours

Health and Safety Considerations:

·         Basic lab safety procedure

·         Bags under the table,

·         No eating/drinking etc
·         Lab goggles on during experiment

·         Any spills to be reported to teacher

·         If anything gets into eyes/on hands wash

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What Is The pH Scale | Acids, Bases & Alkalis | Chemistry | FuseSchool

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1. What acids are found in acid rain?

2. What happens when people burn fossil fuels?

3. Why is acid rain dangerous for animals?

4. How does acid rain harm forests?

5. How can we reduce the number of pollutants that create acid rain?

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What is Acid Rain? | National Geographic

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(Chemical World 8) Students should be able to investigate the reactions between acids and bases; use indicators and pH scale

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(Chemical World 8) Students should be able to investigate the reactions between acids and bases; use indicators and pH scale

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Red Cabbage Indicator Colors : Chemistry Experiment for Kids to do at Home