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Schools - KS 3 & 4 - Sustainable Development
Society today faces a number of global ecological and social challenges. Failure to address such issues will have severe consequences for the planet and people.
The cross-curricular activities on this site consider the needs of people now and for future generations to come and the needs of the planet. They allow students to make decisions and take responsible action towards a more sustainable future.
The cross-curricular activities on this site consider the needs of people now and for future generations to come and the needs of the planet. They allow students to make decisions and take responsible action towards a more sustainable future.
Geography
Use the website to explore Fairtrade, Food miles and eco-tourism.
Ge1e appreciate how people’s values and attitudes, including their own affect contemporary social, environmental, economic and political issues, and to clarify and develop their own values and attitudes about such issues
Key National Curriculum Links
Geographical enquiry and skillsGe1e appreciate how people’s values and attitudes, including their own affect contemporary social, environmental, economic and political issues, and to clarify and develop their own values and attitudes about such issues
Science
Investigate the effects that plant cultivation, such as tea, mango and the opium poppy has on the environment and the local community. Consider the importance of sustainable development.Key National Curriculum Links
Breadth of studyKS3 and 4 Sc2 1c considering the benefits and drawbacks of scientific and technological developments, including those related to the environment, health and quality of life
Living things in their environment
Adaptation and competition
KS4 Sc2 5b how the impact of humans on the environment depends on social and economic factors, including population size, industrial processes and levels of consumption and waste
KS4 Sc2 5c about the importance of sustainable development
Citizenship
Discover! What does it means to be a global citizen? What rights and responsibilities does this entail?Take action! Find out how volunteers can help protect the environment.
Celebrate! Embrace the cultural diversity in your area.
Key National Curriculum Links
Knowledge and understanding about being informed citizensKS3 and 4 1a the legal and human rights and responsibilities underpinning society, basic aspects of the criminal justice system, and how both relate to young people
KS3 1i the world as a global community, and the political, economic, environmental and social implications of this, and the role of the European Union, the Commonwealth and the United Nations
KS3 1f the work of community-based, national and international voluntary groups
KS4 1f the opportunities for individuals and voluntary groups to bring about social change locally, nationally, in Europe and internationally
KS4 1h the rights and responsibilities of consumers, employers and employees
KS4 1j the wider issues and challenges of global interdependence and responsibility, including sustainable development and Local Agenda 21
Developing skills of participation and responsible action
KS4 3a use their imagination to consider other people’s experiences and be able to think about, express, explain and critically evaluate views that are not their own
KS3 and 4 3b negotiate, decide and take part responsibly in both school and community-based activities
KS4 3c reflect on the process of participating
See also:
 | Conservation Find out how conservation, people's livelihoods and international trade are closely linked. |
| Fairtrade Explore fairtrade where suppliers and consumers are paid a fair price. |
| Gardens - conservation Discover how botanical gardens are at the forefront of plant conservation. |
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