Cracking Chemistry - Textbook, Student Portfolio and Skills Book - Set

Cracking Chemistry is a complete package fulfilling all the requirements of the new Leaving Certificate Chemistry specification. This engaging textbook covers all five key strands of the new course: the nature of science; the nature of matter; the behaviour of matter; the interactions of matter; and matter in our world. The Cracking Chemistry package includes:

Textbook (with eBook) Student portfolio Skills book Online teacher and student resources

Student Textbook Cracking Chemistry is a carefully constructed textbook that, in appropriate detail, prompts students to question, connect and integrate the various aspects of the new course.

It will empower students to develop a scientific habit of mind and a secure understanding of the core concepts and fundamental principles of chemistry. Students will be able to apply these confidently to analyse and solve problems.

Each chapter begins with a student checklist to guide learning and study. This is a clear list of what students must know and be able to do to fulfill the learning outcomes. All definitions are clearly highlighted (and a comprehensive list of all definitions will be available in the online resources). Higher Level only content is clearly marked throughout, making it easy to distinguish between Ordinary Level & Higher Level content. Calculations: All calculations are broken down into step-by-step instructions to aid student learning. The AAC: The book includes a student guide to the Chemistry in Practice (CIP) Investigation.

Student Portfolio Book Students will complete experiments, experimental investigations and research investigations using the student portfolio. The student portfolio contains:

All required experiments (including required chemicals & apparatus, step-by-step methods, risk assessments and questions to test knowledge and understanding). A structured approach to the experimental investigations (marked EI). A structured template for the four required research investigations.

Skills Book

This contains further questions and activities linked to each chapter in the textbook to enhance and reinforce learning.