Information Sheets (1-7)Curriculum
Introduction
Curriculum Areas Covered
Although the section which follows is based on the National Curriculum in England, it is also suitable to similar areas of the curriculum in all four United Kingdom countries. Much of the recent focus of the National Strategies is about classrooms and what goes on in them, raising the quality of teaching and learning is seen as key in raising standards. The web site provides a resource which guides the collection of data and links it to a relevant real life situation, the information gathered can then be applied to teaching in a number of subjects. By relating teaching to practical situations, motivation is improved and learning for understanding is enhanced.
Schools will find that the suggested activities provide curricular opportunities and cover and enrich many areas of the curriculum. The most apparent areas are:
- The Primary National Strategy and - Literacy and Numeracy
- The Key Stage 3 National Strategy - Personalised Learning
- Key Skills
- Citizenship
- Mathematics
- Science
- Design and Technology
Management Areas Covered
The site enables the school to address a number of the issues identified in the 'Every Child Matters' agenda (www.everychildmatters.gov.uk).
The five themes are:
- Be Healthy
- Stay Safe
- Enjoy and Achieve
- Make a positive Contribution
- Achieve Economic Well-being
To meet these themes, schools are expected to promote healthy lifestyles, safe environments, access to recreational activities, participation in decision making and supporting the community, support to achieve economic well-being. A study of water and its use can meet many of these requirements.
For full and further curricular guidance please visit:
- England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Useful government sources of information on water include:
www.dwi.gov.uk/children/welcome.htmwww.food.gov.uk
www.environment-agency.gov.uk