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Planet Earth Sustainability Early 1st this is
2nd level
3rd 4th
 Home Page Other Experiences & Outcomes at this level Biodiversity Climate & Earth science Astronomy
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SCN 201A G18 - The Earth & its resources Sustainability
I can assess the sustainability of my school environment and by helping to create and carry out an action plan to make improvements I can record how my responsible actions make a difference over time.    
SCN 202A G18 - The Earth & its resources Sustainability
I can research a major environmental or sustainability issue of national or global importance and report on my findings.
People, place & environment
SOC 208G - I can discuss the environmental impact of human activity and suggest ways in which we can live in a more environmentally responsible way.
 
SCN 203A G22 - Model of matter Sustainability
I can give a presentation to demonstrate my understanding of the importance of the water cycle in nature.  

 

SCN 204A G9 - Water Sustainability
I can talk about the importance of water supplies to people all over the world and can demonstrate ways to clean and conserve water.    

Planet Earth Biodiversity Early 1st this is
2nd level
3rd 4th 
 Home Page Other Experiences & Outcomes at this level Sustainability Climate & Earth science Astronomy
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SCN 205B G14 & G14a - Living on Earth (Plants & Animals) Biodiversity
From a range of sources, including my local environment, I can identify and classify examples of living things to help me appreciate their variety.   Rainforest Maths
SCN 206B G27 - Towards evolution Biodiversity
I can research examples of extinctions in the past and recent times and use my understanding to develop arguments that could be used in a campaign to save an endangered species.    
SCN 207B   Biodiversity

I can express an informed opinion on the role of zoos, wildlife parks and botanical gardens.

   
SCN 208B G14 & G14a - Living on Earth (Plants & Animals) Biodiversity
From observations and a variety of resources I can present a visual representation explaining plant reproduction.    
SCN 209B G14 - Living on Earth (Plants) Biodiversity
Having carried out a series of activities and research, I can contribute to a display showing how plants have benefited society and will continue to improve our quality of life.    

Planet Earth Climate & Earth Science Early 1st this is
2nd level
3rd 4th 
 Home Page Other Experiences & Outcomes at this level Sustainability Biodiversity Astronomy
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Experiences & Outcomes
SCN 210C

From a variety of resources I can produce a report to inform others on some of the causes of climate change and its possible impact on people’s lives.

Social Subjects
People & Place - The physical environment:
weather & climate, landscapes & physical processes

Carrick Academy - Geography Department blog
Climate & Earth Science
Get the latest rainfall radar from the Met. Office website
Rainfall Radar
 
SCN 211D

Social Subjects
People & Place - The physical environment:
weather & climate, landscapes & physical processes

Climate & Earth Science
In my group I can take part in designing and carrying out activities to help me understand the consequences of melting and freezing on global sea levels.    
SCN 212D G9 - Water Climate & Earth Science
I can make and test predictions about solids dissolving in water and use my practical problem-solving skills to investigate water samples from the environment.    

Planet Earth Astronomy Early 1st this is
2nd level
3rd 4th
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Experiences & Outcomes
SCN 213E

G18 - Space & the Solar System

 Astronomy
I can use simple models to communicate my understanding of size, scale and relative motion in our solar system. I can observe or research a feature of space that I find fascinating and describe this to others.

The Phoenix has landed

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