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By comparing the conventional use
of agrochemicals with organic production,
pupils can develop their understanding
of the interaction between living
things and their environment, and
also consider:
- The interests of various groups
such as farmers (in developed and
developing countries), processors,
suppliers, consumers, and wildlife.
- Sustainability and the interests
of future generations.
This resource includes a number of
activities to support environment
teaching in science and the QCA Citizenship
unit People and the environment.
The dependence of living things on
their environment is a key theme of
science at KS3. Pupils learn:
- About ways in which living things
and the environment can be protected,
and the importance of sustainable
development.
- About food webs, and how toxic
materials can accumulate in food
chains.
We have chosen the context of farming
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, energy resources, 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 CD ROM, 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.
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