Vibrations By exploring the refraction Demonstrates through practical investigation how refraction can cause and waves of light when passed through a change of direction of light as it passes from one material to another. different materials, lenses and Describes the practical applications of refraction in everyday situations, prisms, I can explain how light for example, in corrective lenses in glasses, and in magnifying glasses can be used in a variety and optical instruments. of applications. Explains how a visible spectrum is produced as light passes through SCN 3-11a a prism. By exploring radiations beyond Describes the electromagnetic spectrum as a family of waves including the visible, I can describe a Gamma Rays, X-Rays, Ultraviolet, Visible Light, Infrared, Microwaves, selected application, discussing Television and Radio. the advantages and limitations. Researches at least one application of an electromagnetic wave beyond the SCN 3-11b visible in everyday life, giving advantages and limitations of that application. Body systems I have explored the structure Learning at Third Level should take account of, and extend prior learning, and cells and function of organs and both in terms of breadth and depth. systems and can relate Explores and explains the structure and function of at least three of the this to the basic biological major organ systems, for example, Respiratory, Circulatory, Digestive, processes required to sustain life. Excretory, Reproductive and Skeletal, and relates this to the basic biological SCN 3-12a processes required to sustain life. systems I have explored the role of Uses a variety of instruments to monitor and record aspects of health, for technology in monitoring health example, pulse rate, blood pressure and recovery rate and gives examples and improving the quality of life. of other aspects of health that may be monitored, for example, cholesterol Biological SCN 3-12b and BMI. Researches one condition that is screened for (for example, bowel cancer, macular degeneration and diabetes) and describes the symptoms of the condition.
Vibrations and waves By exploring the refraction of light when passed through different materials, lenses and prisms, I can explain how light can be used in a variety of applications. SCN 3-11a Demonstrates through practical investigation how refraction can cause a change of direction of light as it passes from one material to another. Describes the practical applications of refraction in everyday situations, for example, in corrective lenses in glasses, and in magnifying glasses and optical instruments. Explains how a visible spectrum is produced as light passes through a prism. By exploring radiations beyond the visible, I can describe a selected application, discussing the advantages and limitations. SCN 3-11b Describes the electromagnetic spectrum as a family of waves including Gamma Rays, X-Rays, Ultraviolet, Visible Light, Infrared, Microwaves, Television and Radio. Researches at least one application of an electromagnetic wave beyond the visible in everyday life, giving advantages and limitations of that application. Biological systems Body systems and cells I have explored the structure and function of organs and systems and can relate this to the basic biological processes required to sustain life. SCN 3-12a Learning at Third Level should take account of, and extend prior learning, both in terms of breadth and depth. Explores and explains the structure and function of at least three of the major organ systems, for example, Respiratory, Circulatory, Digestive, Excretory, Reproductive and Skeletal, and relates this to the basic biological processes required to sustain life. I have explored the role of technology in monitoring health and improving the quality of life. SCN 3-12b Uses a variety of instruments to monitor and record aspects of health, for example, pulse rate, blood pressure and recovery rate and gives examples of other aspects of health that may be monitored, for example, cholesterol and BMI. Researches one condition that is screened for (for example, bowel cancer, macular degeneration and diabetes) and describes the symptoms of the condition.
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