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Educators' Guide for Pedagogy and Assessment

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Learning Area: Education for Democracy / Humanities

Environmental Studies > LEVEL 10





Subject Focus: Water

1] I can propose measures aimed at managing water resources sustainably.
 COGNITIVE
2] I can research water conservation techniques used by our forefathers and propose adaptations for their present day use.
 MANAGING LEARNING
3] I can relate the quality of harvested rain water to various factors e.g. air quality, different gases resulting in acid rain and the degree of cleanliness of surfaces or lack thereof, unless filtering systems are used.
 COGNITIVE
4] I can investigate the location of local water resources, such as perched aquifers and carry out simple tests to determine the quality of the fresh water extracted. 
 CREATIVE LEARNING
5] I can critically analyse available data about water consumption and propose more sustainable practices for individual sectors.
 LEARNING TO DO



Subject Focus: Production and Consumption Patterns

1] I can give examples of how political decisions and the media can play a crucial role in the consumption patterns of a country.
 COGNITIVE
2] I can discuss how the quest for resources can lead to conflict/war and instability by giving historical examples e.g. the value Malta held as a military base or the evolution of the European Community.
 LEARNING TO BE
3] I can investigate and demonstrate how different choices have different effects on the biosphere by using e.g. a carbon footprint, virtual water content or ecological footprint.
 PLANNING AND REFLECTION



Subject Focus: Production and Consumption patterns - Agriculture

1] I can outline how Maltese produce has changed over the years in response to demand.
 SELF AWARENESS
2] I can critically analyse different methods of sustainable farming, such as organic farming and permaculture.
 CREATIVE LEARNING
3] I can set up a working group to promote healthy produce in the school canteen and on school premises.
 INTERPERSONAL



Subject Focus: Production and Consumption Patterns - Energy

1] I can explore the possible implications of renewable technology on biodiversity. 
 READING AND UNDERSTANDING
2] I can relate past and current energy needs and their impact on global climate change. I can discuss the strategy adopted by Malta in securing its energy supply through a diversified energy mix.
 COMMUNICATING FOR DIVERSITY 
3] I can compare the current state of energy in Malta in relation to its obligations in reaching the 2020 targets. 
 COGNITIVE LEARNING



Subject Focus: Production and Consumption Patterns - Industry

1] I can analyse economic development throughout the ages, taking into particular consideration the societal hierarchy e.g. nobility, that was present in the past and how it affected the balance in lower social classes.
 SOCIAL CHANGE
2] I can outline methods on the best use/reuse of construction waste.
 CREATIVE LEARNING
3] I can investigate how overexploitation of fish can have negative consequences on the ecological food web.
 COMMUNICATION
4] I can critically analyse the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of a local company and assess its effectiveness.
 READING AND UNDERSTANDING
5] I can explore local opportunities for a green and blue economy.
 PRACTICAL



Subject Focus: Production and Consumption Patterns - Waste

1] I can investigate various forms in which unwanted material can become a valuable resource.
 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
2] I can critically analyse waste reduction and waste management policies and formulate an opinion about their effectiveness.
 PERSONAL LEARNING
 3] I can collaboratively organise zero-waste activities.
 INTERPERSONAL



Subject Focus: Mobility

1] I can describe how vehicular emissions consist of various chemicals which are partly responsible for global warming, the production of smog and photochemical oxidants.
 LEARNING TO DO
2] I can assess the viability of park-and-ride schemes.
 PRACTICAL
3] I can critically analyse the economic implications of transport on Malta’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
 COGNITIVE
4] I can critically analyse government incentives aimed at encouraging sustainable mobility and transport alternatives. 
 COGNITIVE LEARNING



Subject Focus: Weather and Climate

1] I can identify examples of causes and effects of climate change.
2] I can discuss how climate change has economic implications on humans, dwellings and belongings e.g. higher insurance premiums. 
 COGNITIVE LEARNING
3] I can recognise the importance of various conventions that target human-induced climate change, their potential impacts, adaptation and mitigation measures e.g. the Kyoto Protocol and the role of the International Panel for Climate Change (IPCC).
 SOCIAL CHANGE



Subject Focus: Tourism

1] I can explore Malta’s potential in offering a variety of cultural/historical experiences to tourists.
 COMMUNICATION
2] I can work with others, using technology, to map a heritage trail of my hometown.
 PLANNING AND REFLECTION



Subject Focus: ​Human Migration


1] I can collate first-hand information from migrants to formulate an informed opinion.
 COMMUNICATING FOR DIVERSITY
2] I can work in a team to report the realities of migrants.
LEARNING TO DO




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