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|| 5-14 National Guidelines | Strand | Description | Level C | Level D | Level E |
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| Environmental Studies - Science Living things and the processes of life |
Interaction of living things with their environment | Developing an understanding of the interdependence of living things with the environment. The conservation and care of living things are also considered. | Give examples of living things that are rare or extinct, explain how living things and the environment can be protected | Describe examples of human impact on the environment that have brought about beneficial changes and examples that have detrimental effects Give examples of how plants and animals are suited to their environment Explain how response to changes in the environment might increase the chances of survival. |
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| Environmental Studies - Social Subjects People in Society |
Rules, rights and responsibilities in society | Developing an understanding of individual and collective rights and responsibilities in a democratic society. | Describe different rules that apply in different contexts | Explain why laws are made in society Suggest some of the rights and responsibilities of a citizen in a democracy |
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| Environmental Studies - Social Subjects People in Society |
Conflict and decision making in society | Developing an understanding of conflict and decision-making processes | Describe ways people can participate in the decision-making process in various contexts - in school, work, community | - | Identify the ways that citizens can participate in decision making through elections and pressure groups at local, national and international level Give examples of the ways in which local and national government make decisions that affect people's lives. |
