2nd Year Lesson Plans
All subjects available for this grade level.
Aligned to NCCA Curriculum Specifications
15 subjects · 72 units · 360 topics
Ages 13-14
Business Studies
This Second Year Junior Cycle Business Studies curriculum deepens students' understanding of the economic environment, enterprise, and financial management. Aligned with the NCCA specification, it empowers students to make informed decisions as consumers, workers, and citizens in a dynamic global economy.
Coding
This Junior Cycle Short Course in Coding explores the historical evolution of computer science and its profound impact on society. Students will investigate computational thinking, software engineering, and the ethical dimensions of technology through a social studies lens, analysing how coding shapes our modern world.
Active Citizenship and the Democratic State
This course explores the mechanics of Irish democracy and the ethical foundations of human rights. Students examine how power is exercised, how laws are formed, and the role of the individual in shaping a just society through informed action.
Digital Media Literacy
This Junior Cycle short course in Digital Media Literacy empowers Year 2 students to safely, ethically, and effectively navigate the digital world. It encourages active participation in digital spaces while developing critical thinking skills to evaluate online information and media.
Digital Media Literacy
This Junior Cycle Digital Media Literacy course empowers Second Year students to safely and effectively navigate the digital world. It focuses on critical thinking, ethical online behaviour, and creative digital expression in line with NCCA guidelines.
Engineering
This Second Year Junior Cycle Engineering programme explores the principles, processes, and societal impacts of engineering. Students will investigate how historical engineering achievements have shaped modern society while developing an understanding of ethics, sustainability, and human-centred design.
English
This course develops Year 2 students as confident communicators through immersion in diverse texts and creative expression. Students refine their decoding skills while building deep comprehension and expressive writing abilities across multiple genres.
Geography
This course introduces Year 2 students to the fundamental concepts of physical and human geography through the lens of their local environment and the wider world. Students develop spatial awareness and environmental stewardship while investigating how people and places interact.
History
This course introduces young learners to the concept of change over time through personal, local, and national history. Students develop historical empathy and inquiry skills by examining artifacts, stories, and the lives of people in the past.
Mathematics
A comprehensive exploration of mathematical concepts for Second Class students, focusing on developing fluency in number operations and spatial reasoning. Students engage in hands-on investigations to build a deep understanding of how mathematics describes and organizes the world around them.
Philosophy
The Junior Cycle Philosophy Short Course empowers Year 2 students to think critically, reason logically, and engage with fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and ethics. Through collaborative inquiry, students develop their capacity for independent thought and respectful dialogue in alignment with NCCA guidelines.
Philosophy
This Junior Cycle Philosophy short course empowers students to think critically, creatively, and collaboratively. It encourages them to explore fundamental questions about knowledge, morality, language, and aesthetics, aligning with the NCCA framework for wellbeing and key skills.
Science
A hands-on science curriculum for Year 2 students focusing on the interconnectedness of living things, the properties of materials, and the forces that shape our environment. Students develop scientific inquiry skills through active observation, prediction, and experimental testing.
Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE)
The Second Year SPHE curriculum builds upon students' self-awareness and focuses on emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, and making safe choices. It aligns with the NCCA Junior Cycle Wellbeing guidelines to foster resilience, empathy, and informed decision-making.
Visual Arts
This course encourages Year 2 students to explore their environment through diverse artistic media and techniques. Students develop visual literacy and expressive skills by engaging with drawing, paint, clay, and construction while responding to the work of established artists.