• Indicates how and where examination marks are awarded for this Junior Certificate subject
• Accessible language level for all students
• This new edition of Impact! deals with a variety of current issues relating to development education 'Make Poverty History', millenium goals, fair trade, the arms trade etc.
• Up-to-date coverage of changes in Irish society , e.g. Dail na nOg, litter and environmental laws, equality laws, Irish government’s anti-racism campaign, the new structures of local authorities, case studies of communities in action etc.
• Contains interviews with TD’s, Ministers, MEP’s and local councillors.
• Includes fully completed examples of an Action Project Report (RAP) and a Coursework Assessment Booklet (CWAB), in the format required for the examination .Contains numerous ideas for doing action projects for the RAP .
• Gives a unique guide to students as to how to take action , from initial planning through to writing up a CWAP or RAP.
• Gives tips for students on how to carry out surveys, design questionnaires, form committees, write letters or emails, raise funds

Chapter 1 You
Section A The Individual
Section B You and the Environment

Chapter 2 Your Community
Chapter 3 The State and You

Chapter 4 Ireland and the Wider World

Chapter 5 Action Projects

Fiona Richardson was one of the original members of the National Training team and writer of the original Department of Education resource material for CSPE. She is now a member of the Junior Certificate Schools Programme Support Service.

Jeanne Barrett was a member of the original National Training team and writer of the original Department of Education resource material for CSPE. She is one of the longest-serving teachers of the subject in the country.