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In this unit, pupils find out about local action in response to a global issue by investigating local plans and priorities for sustainable development (Local Agenda 21). Through enquiry, they find out how local priorities are established and monitored, and how young people are consulted by the local authority. They appreciate the extent to which sustainable development is now a concept affecting different aspects of local and national government planning and policy decisions. They learn how to contribute to local decisions that will influence quality of life and the environment in the future. Other global issues that could be investigated include public health and control of disease, and trading policy and agreements.
This unit provides an opportunity to link with work on sustainable development in other subjects, including geography and science. It may be useful to plan teaching of this unit in conjunction with geography and science teachers to ensure progression and avoid duplication.
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