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As we look to the future, it is a
matter of global concern that we limit
our 'environmental footprint'. Starting
with a real, local issue related to
the environment, pupils can consider:
- The rights and responsibilities
of different groups of people
- What should be done in a particular
context
- The notion of sustainability
This resource includes a number of
activities to support environment
teaching in science and the QCA Citizenship
unit People and the environment.
Our use of energy resources is an
important theme in science at KS3.
Pupils should address two important
questions:
- Non-renewable energy resources,
particularly fossil fuels, are running
out. What should we do about this?
- Our use of energy resources has
a damaging impact on the environment.
How can we minimise this?
We have chosen the context of energy
resources as an example of how to
tackle citizenship issues relating
to the environment. The approach could
be adapted for any other environmental
issue, such as waste management, wildlife
conservation, road building, food
production, or creating new housing
on a greenfield site.
The QCA Citizenship unit People
and the environment includes an
annotated list of relevant websites:
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes
General guidance for citizenship
teaching is provided in the Citizenship
section of this website, and on the
QCA website at: http://www.qca.org.uk/ca/subjects/citizenship/
Very detailed Teacher Notes are provided
for all of the activities. We suggest
that you view these and then select
those which you feel are most suitable
for your pupils.
In addition to the paper-based classroom
resource files, a sound recording
including sections from the Give
us Sunshine play is also available
as a possible stimulus.
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