Formulate a Hypothesis From Observations

Apply Knowledge to Build Arguments

Research Using Varied Sources

Make a Prediction From a Hypothesis

Design and Conduct Investigations

Identify Variables and Controls

Collect and Analyse Primary Data

Describe Relationships Between Data Sets

Distinguish Types of Measurement Uncertainty

Recognise Measurement Uncertainty

Distinguish Accuracy From Precision

Conduct an Open-Ended Investigation

Critically Examine a Scientific Claim

Appreciate Limits of Scientific Evidence

Draw Informed Conclusions From Results

Predict System Behaviour From Data

Evaluate Ethical Issues in Agriculture

Communicate Investigation Procedures and Results

Critically Evaluate Investigation Outcomes

Evaluate Agricultural Information Sources

Identify Agricultural Health and Safety Hazards

Discuss Machinery Health and Safety

Recognise the Need for Safe Work Practices

Describe Soil Formation Factors

Describe Irish Soil Types and Profiles

Compare Soil Properties and Land Use

Examine Soil Chemical Features

Investigate Cation Exchange Capacity

Investigate Soil Flocculation

Investigate Soil pH

Examine Soil Physical Features

Compare Pore Space in Soils

Investigate Soil Texture by Sedimentation

Investigate Soil Texture by Sieving

Investigate Soil Texture by Hand Testing

Compare Capillarity and Infiltration Rates

Calculate Soil Water Content

Examine Soil Biological Features

Isolate Bacteria From Clover Roots

Appreciate the Role of the Rhizosphere

Determine Soil Organic Matter Content

Relate Organic Matter to Soil Properties

Investigate Earthworm Activity in Soil

Discuss Good Soil Management

Identify Soil Management Hazards

Appreciate Safe Handling of Farm Chemicals

Relate Plant Structure to Function

Describe Genetic Improvement Methods

Understand Genetic Engineering in Crops

Identify Grasses, Crops and Weeds