Educators' Guide for Pedagogy and Assessment
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Learning Area: Education for Democracy / Humanities
Environmental Studies > LEVEL 9
Subject Focus: Water
1] I can critically analyse how various forms of life have adapted themselves to the amount of available water, including dew, with reference to geophytes and sclerophyllous vegetation.
COGNITIVE LEARNING
2] I can research factors limiting access to safe drinking water in developing countries. I can list related implications such as lack of hygiene, malnutrition, health issues and limited educational opportunities.
COMMUNICATING FOR DIVERSITY
3] I can explain the chemistry behind the use of Chlorine and other chemicals added to water, to produce safe drinking water.
4] I can compare and contrast the virtual water footprint of items I make use of e.g. 100g of beef uses up approx. 1540 litres of water, 1 sheet of paper approx. 11 litres, 1 pair of jeans approx. 800 litres.
LEARNING TO BE
5] I can use an online water footprint calculator to estimate my water footprint.
MANAGING LEARNING
6] I can encourage friends to use an online water footprint calculator to estimate their water footprint.
COMMUNICATING FOR DIVERSITY
7] I pledge to reduce my water footprint and help others to reduce theirs.
LEARNING TO DO
8] I can use media to show how the degradation of water quality resulting from human activity can lead to deterioration of habitats, possibly endangering various species e.g. il-qabru or Maltese fresh water crab.
MANAGING LEARNING

2] I can research factors limiting access to safe drinking water in developing countries. I can list related implications such as lack of hygiene, malnutrition, health issues and limited educational opportunities.

3] I can explain the chemistry behind the use of Chlorine and other chemicals added to water, to produce safe drinking water.
4] I can compare and contrast the virtual water footprint of items I make use of e.g. 100g of beef uses up approx. 1540 litres of water, 1 sheet of paper approx. 11 litres, 1 pair of jeans approx. 800 litres.

5] I can use an online water footprint calculator to estimate my water footprint.

6] I can encourage friends to use an online water footprint calculator to estimate their water footprint.

7] I pledge to reduce my water footprint and help others to reduce theirs.

8] I can use media to show how the degradation of water quality resulting from human activity can lead to deterioration of habitats, possibly endangering various species e.g. il-qabru or Maltese fresh water crab.

Subject Focus: Production and Consumption Patterns




3] I can explain the link between poverty and unequal access to the Earth's natural resources.





Subject Focus: Production and Consumption patterns - Agriculture






4] I can identify the effects and impact of land fragmentation on biodiversity.

5] I can research the weaknesses, strengths, opportunities and threats which characterise the local agricultural scenario.



7] I can mention the implications resulting from the decrease in agricultural land being used.


Subject Focus: Production and Consumption Patterns - Energy
1] I can identify how in certain buildings it is not always possible to install renewable sources of energy.
LEARNING TO DO
2] I can critically analyse various options of renewable energy given the relatively limited space on the island.
SOCIAL LEARNING
3] I can examine how different types of buildings can reduce energy consumption through a variety of techniques. I can explain how old houses were built appropriately to require less heating/cooling and lighting. I can compare these techniques to modern techniques.
COGNITIVE





Subject Focus: Production and Consumption Patterns - Industry






Subject Focus: Production and Consumption Patterns - Waste








Subject Focus: Mobility
1] I can mention measures adopted by the authorities to ensure accessibility for all, on public transport.
SOCIAL CHANGE
2] I can compare and contrast the popularity of petrol and diesel with that of sustainable alternatives such as bio-diesel, hybrid, solar-powered and LPG vehicles.
PLANNING AND REFLECTION
3] I can work collaboratively with others to find solutions to reduce traffic e.g. car-pooling, walking, catching the bus, cycling, car-free days.
INTERPERSONAL
4] I can research good sustainable mobility practices from other countries and analyse their viability in the local scenario.
USE OF DIGITAL MEDIA







Subject Focus: Weather and Climate








Subject Focus: Tourism
1] I can list a number of reasons and landmarks why tourists from different cultural backgrounds visit Malta.
SOCIAL CHANGE
2] I can outline the impact of tourism in terms of transport, consumption, waste generation and accomodation, on the local and/or global environment.
SOCIAL LEARNING
3] I can discuss with others the responsibility of towns/villages in promoting their unique characteristics for tourism purposes e.g. olive oil in Zejtun, bread in Qormi.
SOCIAL CHANGE

2] I can outline the impact of tourism in terms of transport, consumption, waste generation and accomodation, on the local and/or global environment.

3] I can discuss with others the responsibility of towns/villages in promoting their unique characteristics for tourism purposes e.g. olive oil in Zejtun, bread in Qormi.

Subject Focus: Human Migration
1] I can debate Malta's obligations to aid asylum-seekers to find shelter.
COGNITIVE
2] I can demonstrate an ability to work in a group of people with different views, racial backgrounds, origins and religious beliefs.
LEARNING TO LIVE TOGETHER
3] I am committed to fulfil my role as a citizen of the world and help with the integration of migrants in my school/community
LEARNING TO KNOW.
4] I can consolidate the work done by local NGOs in advocating human rights.
COGNITIVE LEARNING

2] I can demonstrate an ability to work in a group of people with different views, racial backgrounds, origins and religious beliefs.

3] I am committed to fulfil my role as a citizen of the world and help with the integration of migrants in my school/community

4] I can consolidate the work done by local NGOs in advocating human rights.
