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

2] I can research water conservation techniques used by our forefathers and propose adaptations for their present day use.

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.

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.

5] I can critically analyse available data about water consumption and propose more sustainable practices for individual sectors.

Subject Focus: Production and Consumption Patterns




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.

Subject Focus: Production and Consumption patterns - Agriculture






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

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.

3] I can compare the current state of energy in Malta in relation to its obligations in reaching the 2020 targets.

Subject Focus: Production and Consumption Patterns - Industry


2] I can outline methods on the best use/reuse of construction waste.







Subject Focus: Production and Consumption Patterns - Waste


2] I can critically analyse waste reduction and waste management policies and formulate an opinion about their effectiveness.



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

2] I can assess the viability of park-and-ride schemes.



4] I can critically analyse government incentives aimed at encouraging sustainable mobility and transport alternatives.

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

2] I can work with others, using technology, to map a heritage trail of my hometown.

Subject Focus: Human Migration
1] I can collate first-hand information from migrants to formulate an informed opinion.

2] I can work in a team to report the realities of migrants.
