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Larkin College Science Department.



Science in Larkin

LCC Science Department has consistently grown over the last 9 years from under 10 hrs to 44 hrs tuition with two full-time teachers & engagement with third-level colleges & PGDE teachers.

Our priorities:

Respectful Educational Environment
Student Participation & Engagement
Peer Collaboration
Self-directed Learning Skills
Collaborative Learning Skills
Conduct & Social Skills
Presentation Skills
Enquiring Mind Cultivation
Problem Solving Skills
Third-level Preparation

HL & OL JC Science & LC Biology

All JC Course Work A/B & LC Mandatory Activities carried out
2 Well-equipped Laboratories, established analysis & use of data-loggers & software
Involvement & participation in Green Schools & Yellow Flag Programmes
Collaborative Learning Programme with DIT Pharmaceutical Students & LCC 6TH Years Students
MOODLE

TY Science



Applied Sciences relating to JC Science & LC Biology Syllabus, with additional modules on Green Schools & Yellow Flag Programs
Crime Scene Investigations
Finger-printing
DNA Analysis
Carbon-14 Dating



Conservation Issues & Environmental Sciences

Global Warming Effects & Causes
Greenhouse Effect & Causes
Sites of Conservation Importance
Social & Civic Responsibility
Positive Campaigns & Peer Education

Health - Body Aware, Body Care

Heart, Blood & Sweat - Exercise
Food & Nutrition - To Diet or Not To Diet
Good Habits Versus Bad Habits
Sexual Health & Personal Responsibility


Green Schools & Yellow Flag



LCC has received Green Flag in 2011 - Waste Management Theme
LCC will apply for Yellow Flag in 2012 - Equality & Inclusiveness

These programs are heavily dependent on student collaboration & peer education principles.

Students are active and fully involved in the decision making, planning & implementation of initiatives in both the Green Schools & Yellow Flag Programs.
Students work as a whole class or in groups to carry out key tasks that bring the programme forward. In 2011 TY students were divided into 4 groups with the following key tasks completed:
GSP Mascot - Highlight LCC application for GSP Flag 2011 & broader issue of waste management & recycling.
First-year Anti-litter Induction Program - LCC first year students shown anti-litter DVD, Litter questionnaire, Promotional Pens & key-rings, note/text home.
Spring Clean Event & Green Party - Collaboration with 5th class Senior Model Marlboro Street Primary School - Spring Clean of Diamond Park, Introduction to LCC recycling, Green Party & Awards to best Litter Picker
WEEE Ireland Bags for Special Olympics Fundraising & 6 WEEE Stations set up within LCC campus.