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Geography

Human and physical geography: describe and understand key aspects of: climate zones, biomes, land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water.

Place knowledge: understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom, a region in a European country, and a region in North or South America.

Science

Living things and their habitats: recognise that environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things.

English  

Plan their writing by: identifying the audience for and purpose of the writing, selecting the appropriate form and using other similar writing as models for their own 

Draft and write by: selecting appropriate grammar and vocabulary, understanding how such choices can change and enhance meaning 

Spoken language: participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations and debates

Sciences

Planet Earth: I can identify and classify examples of living things, past and present, to help me appreciate their diversity. I can relate physical and behavioural characteristics to their survival or extinction. SCN 2-01a

By considering examples where energy is conserved, I can identify the energy source, how it is transferred and ways of reducing wasted energy. SCN 2-04a

Topical Science: Through research and discussion I have an appreciation of the contribution that individuals are making to scientific discovery and invention and the impact this has made on society. SCN 2-20a

I can report and comment on current scientific news items to develop my knowledge and understanding of topical science. SCN 2-20b

Social studies

People, place & environment: I can discuss the environmental impact of human activity and suggest ways in which we can live in a more environmentally-responsible way. SOC 2-08a

Having explored the ways journeys can be made, I can consider the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of transport, discussing their impact on the environment. SOC 2-09a

By comparing my local area with a contrasting area outwith Britain, I can investigate the main features of weather and climate, discussing the impact on living things. SOC 2-12

Technologies

 I can investigate the use and development of renewable and sustainable energy to gain an awareness of their growing importance in Scotland or beyond. TCH 2-02b

Literacy

I consider the impact that layout and presentation will have and can combine lettering, graphics and other features to engage my reader. LIT 2-24a

Throughout the writing process, I can check that my writing makes sense and meets its purpose. LIT 2-23a

I can persuade, argue, explore issues or express an opinion using relevant supporting detail and/or evidence. LIT 2-29a

Science (Being curious and search for answers)

I can understand how my actions and the actions of others impact on the environment and living things.

Literacy and communication (Understating Language is key to understand the world around us)

I can listen empathetically to different people’s viewpoints on various subjects.

Literacy and communication (Expressing ourselves through languages is key to communication)

I can recognise the appropriate language for different audiences and purposes, varying my expression, vocabulary and tone to engage the audience. 

I can respond to others’ points of view, seeking clarity, structuring arguments, summarising and explaining what I have heard, read or seen

I can interact with others, talking and writing about my thoughts, feelings and opinions showing empathy and respect.

The World Around Us 

Interdependence: how they and others interact in the world 

Interdependence: the effect of people on the natural and built environment over time.

Place: positive and negative effects of natural and human events upon place over time.

Change over time: how change is a feature of the human and natural world and may have consequences for our lives and the world around us;

Change over time: ways in which change occurs over both short and long periods of time in the physical and natural world;

Change over time: the effects of positive and negative changes globally and how we contribute to some of these changes.

Language and Literacy

Talking and Listening: participate in group and class discussions for a variety of curricular purposes;

Talking and Listening: prepare and give a short oral presentation to a familiar group, showing an awareness of audience and including the use of multimedia presentations;

Talking and Listening: identify and ask appropriate questions to seek information, views and feeling

Written: express thoughts, feelings and opinions in imaginative and factual writing;

Written: use a variety of stylistic features to create mood and effect

Personal Development and Mutual Understanding

Playing an active and meaningful part in the life of the community and being concerned about the wider environment.

The Friends of the Sea initiative supports your school to deliver outstanding PSHE provision. Helping to develop the qualities and attributes children need to be active participants in society, our conservation challenge cards support pupils to recognise why it is important to care for the ocean and to learn simple ways to become Friends of the Sea in their local community and beyond.

LIVING IN THE WIDER WORLD

Shared responsibilities:

L4. the importance of having compassion towards others; shared responsibilities we all have for caring for other people and living things; how to show care and concern for others

L5. ways of carrying out shared responsibilities for protecting the environment in school and at home; how everyday choices can affect the environment (e.g. reducing, reusing, recycling; food choices)

Communities:

L6. about the different groups that make up their community; what living in a community means

L7. to value the different contributions that people and groups make to the community