NI Curriculum

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Science

Statutory Requirement PDF, 34 KB

Non-Statutory Guidance   PDF, 636 KB

Technology & Design

Statutory RequirementPDF, 25 KB

Non-Statutory Guidance PDF, 610 KB

Case Studies

Two pilot schools show how they implemented the revised Northern Ireland Curriculum in their Science Department.

Belfast Boys' Model Case StudyPDF, 40 KB

Dromore High Case StudyPDF, 51 KB

Science and Technology

This Area of Learning includes the subject strands of Science and Technology and Design.

Resources

Addressing Ethical Awareness In Science

A film showing the discussion of ethical issues in the classroom.

Science Units

The following units contain suggested learning and teaching activities. They can be adapted to suit your pupils’ needs.

The Brain and LearningPDF, 358 KB
Skin Deep PDF, 336 KB

Risk and Safety PDF, 252 KB

Forensic SciencePDF, 68 KB

Living in a Material WorldPDF, 506 KB

Age and AgeingPDF, 71 KB

Consumer TestingPDF, 188 KB

Thematic Units

The following units show how science can contribute towards the development of key themes of the curriculum. What is a Thematic Unit?

Your health is your wealth! Personal Health

This Science unit contributes to the theme of Personal Health by exploring choices for a healthy heart.

Your health is your wealth! Science unit

Who do I want to be? Employability

Pupils learn how the skills developed through Technology & Design would be useful to an entrepreneur.

Who do I want to be? Technology & Design unit

Dodging Doomsday - Education for Sustainable Development

What if the lights go out? Science Unit

What if the oil runs out? Technology & Design Unit