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Water, Water, Everywhere?

Why the ? in the title?

Water, too much, too little or just in the wrong place.  This is one of the major causes of tension and conflict in the world.

Age range   Gifted and Talented KS3 or KS4 and 5

Curriculum Links    Geography, Science, ICT, ESDGC, Global Dimension

 

 

Originally designed as a very challenging day for gifted and talented pupils in key stage 3 this day can also challenge older pupils.  We explore the major issues relating to water from how much IS the sea level rising? and the future of Bangladesh to health impacts of poor water quality.  This is a very intense day with a high content level.  Pupils are challenged to use all of their critical analysis and reflection skills AND THEN asked to be creative in response to these ideas.

To see an example of work produced by Y7 pupils during a workshop day Click Here

The table below shows the links tot he Global Dimension Curriculum, relevant sections have been highlighted

The global dimension will help learners to:
  • explore and make sense of the big issues in the world
  • think critically and creatively about topical and controversial issues
  • deconstruct issues and events and consider them from a range of perspectives
  • communicate with people from a range of countries and cultures - NB this is an option after the workshop
  • develop self-awareness and a positive attitude to difference
  • argue a case on behalf of themselves and others
  • reflect on the consequences of their own actions now and in the future
  • link learning to taking responsible action
  • participate in society as active and responsible global citizens

To achieve these outcomes learners need opportunities to:
  • explore global dimension concepts including conflict, diversity, human rights, interdependence, social justice and sustainable development
  • participate in sustainable global partnerships, which can be powerful and exciting ways of brining a global dimension into a classroom
  • make links between personal, local, national and global issues and events
  • appreciate the importance of a global context and engage in a range of culturally diverse experiences
  • critically evaluate their own values and attitudes, appreciating the similarities between people everywhere and learning to value diversity
  • develop skills that will enable them to identify and challenge injustice, prejudice and discrimination
  • understand and potentially make their own distinctive contribution to local and global communities
  • consider probable and preferable futures, and how to achieve the later

The global dimension can be taught through:
  • whole school development plans, policies and ethos
  • subjects, with links across subjects being made through common topics and themes
  • separately timetabled thematic days, activity weeks and events, often including block timetabling
  • activities integrated into the routines of the school
  • collaborative curriculum projects with partner schools in other countries
  • visits, assemblies, out of hours learning and bring experts into the school