Description

Strengthen understanding of two of the most important biological sections of Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science with this highly exam-focused Plant & Animal Physiology Tarsia Bundle.

Designed using SEC Higher Level terminology and marking-scheme language, this resource helps students revise essential physiology concepts through active-learning Tarsia matching activities that promote recall, application, and exam confidence.

Perfect for classroom revision, stations, homework, pair work, or independent study, these activities target the key terminology and definitions regularly examined in Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science.

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

✅ SEC marking-scheme terminology throughout
✅ Built directly around the 2021 specification
✅ Active-learning revision approach
✅ Supports Higher Level Agricultural Science
✅ Ideal for retrieval practice and exam preparation
✅ Reinforces scientific vocabulary and definitions
✅ Excellent for pair work, stations, and revision classes
✅ Ready-to-print and reusable resource

Perfect For

• Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science

• Senior Cycle revision

• Plant biology and physiology

• Animal nutrition and digestion

• Classroom active learning

• Homework and independent study

• Exam preparation and terminology revision

Format

• Printable PDF Tarsia activities

• Digital download

• Reusable throughout the school year

• Suitable for Higher and mixed-ability classes

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• Explain key plant and animal physiological processes

• Apply SEC terminology accurately

• Link nutrition and physiology to agricultural systems

• Improve confidence in short questions and structured answers

• Strengthen recall of core Agricultural Science definitions