Strengthen understanding of two of the most important biological sections of Senior Cycle Agricultural Science with this highly focused Plant & Animal Physiology Tarsia Bundle.

Designed using accurate Higher Level Agricultural Science terminology and scientific language, this resource helps students revise essential physiology concepts through active-learning Tarsia matching activities that promote recall, application, and confidence.

Perfect for classroom revision, stations, homework, pair work, and independent study, these activities target the key terminology and definitions linked to plant and animal systems.

Included in This Bundle

1. Plant Physiology Tarsia

Students revise core plant biology and crop physiology concepts including:

• Photosynthesis
• Respiration
• Osmosis
• Diffusion
• Active transport
• Transpiration
• Stomata and guard cells
• Xylem and phloem
• Root hairs
• Chlorophyll and chloroplasts
• Phototropism
• Pollination and fertilisation
• Germination and dormancy
• Tissue culture
• Vegetative propagation
• Chlorosis and nutrient deficiencies
• Tillering and heading date

2. Animal Nutrition & Physiology Tarsia

Students revise essential animal digestion, nutrition, and reproductive physiology topics including:

• Ruminants and monogastrics
• Rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum
• Rumination and regurgitation
• Balanced diet
• Crude protein
• Digestible energy
• Metabolisable energy
• Net energy
• FCR and DLWG
• Lactation and colostrum
• Oestrous cycle and ovulation
• Gestation
• Artificial insemination
• Embryo transfer
• Essential amino acids
• Vaccination and biosecurity

Why This Resource Works

✅ Uses accurate Higher Level Agricultural Science terminology throughout
✅ Built around the current Agricultural Science specification
✅ Active-learning and retrieval-practice approach
✅ Supports Higher Level Agricultural Science revision
✅ Reinforces scientific vocabulary and definitions
✅ Excellent for pair work, stations, and revision classes
✅ Ready-to-print and reusable classroom resource
✅ Encourages confidence and long-term retention

Perfect For

• Senior Cycle Agricultural Science students
• Plant biology and physiology revision
• Animal nutrition and digestion topics
• Classroom active learning
• Homework and independent study
• Retrieval practice and terminology development

Format

• Printable PDF Tarsia activities
• Digital download
• Reusable throughout the school year
• Suitable for Higher Level and mixed-ability classes

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• Explain key plant and animal physiological processes
• Apply Agricultural Science terminology accurately
• Link nutrition and physiology to agricultural systems
• Improve confidence with structured and short-answer questions
• Strengthen recall of core Agricultural Science definitions

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