At the end of this unit
most pupils
for citizenship: show knowledge and understanding of rights and responsibilities. They consider rights and responsibilities in a situation where these may conflict between individuals and/or between groups. They understand the need to balance competing rights and appreciate the complexity of decision-making in such situations. They identify and use sources of information relating to environmental issues. They clarify their opinions on the issue that they have investigated and recognise other points of view. They contribute to class and group discussions and reflect on their participation.
for science: show some understanding of the nature and limitations of scientific evidence in making decisions about environmental issues. They start to show some understanding of the nature of sustainability.
some pupils have not made so much progress and
for citizenship: show limited knowledge and understanding of rights and responsibilities. They discuss rights and responsibilities in a structured situation. They use some sources of information relating to environmental issues.
for science: identify scientific evidence in considering environmental issues.
some pupils have progressed further and
for citizenship: show understanding of rights and responsibilities and use these concepts in analysing environmental conflict. They show understanding of the complexity of decision-making and identify factors that are important in particular environmental issues. They recognise the need to balance the competing rights of individuals and groups in different situations and draw on examples they have investigated. They identify and use sources of information relating to environmental issues and appreciate the strengths and limitations of different sources. They confidently contribute to group and class discussions of the issues and reflect on their participation, recognising the contribution of others.
for science: show a good understanding of the nature and limitations of scientific evidence in making decisions about environmental issues. They show understanding of the nature of sustainability.
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