In this section, references are made to the programme of study if there is one at key stage 4, or to the subject specific criteria on which GCSE courses are based. Some of these links have been included in the 'Points to note' section to illustrate these opportunities.
Science: links with the impact of humans on the environment (Sc2, 4b) and the context through which science is taught, including: environmental; applications of science; and benefits and drawbacks of scientific and technological developments (breadth of study 1a, 1b, 1c in the programme of study for single and double science)
ICT: 3a, 3b, 4a in the programme of study
Geography: decision-making and the use and management of resources; unit 9 'Shopping - past, present and future'; unit 18 'The global fashion industry'; unit 19 'Tourism - good or bad?'; and unit 23 'Local actions, global effects' in the key stage 3 scheme of work; GCSE criteria: themes
of development and tourism (3.1ii); the way in which places are interdependent (3.1iii)
Business studies and economics: GCSE criteria: issues relating to marketing, competition and business activities in a changing environment (3.1i, 3.2i, 3.2iv). The topics in this unit are explored in greater depth within these courses
History: GCSE criteria: the study of political, social and economic history (3.2vi); GCSE social and economic history, including industrialisation, trade and industry, and rights and responsibilities
RE: issues relating to wealth, poverty, development and the environment are in locally agreed syllabuses and GCSE religious studies. The role of charities and charitable giving in the principal religions of Britain, and altruism, hedonism and related ethical and religious beliefs about human life and materialism, may also be covered
PSHE: 1d, 1e, 4d, 4g, 4h in the non-statutory guidelines
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