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Living World

Overview

Ecosystems, particularly tropical rainforests and cold environments are studied. We look at their characteristics and factors that may threaten these biomes.

Example Key Words - Rainforests

Biome

a large-scale ecosystem

Emergent

The top layer of the rainforest

Carbon Sink

a place where carbon is stored such as in trees

Ecotourism

Small scale tourism that has a low impact on the economy

FSC

Forest stewardship council

Selective Logging

only the high value trees are removed

Fundamental British values

Democracy – see how democratic votes in Brazil have led to a rise in deforestation

Mutual respect – can there be an equal amount of respect between loggers and indigenous tribes in the Amazon rainforest?

Cultural Capital

This again is a large topic found in our media channels and it is important that students not only understand why the rainforest is vital but also how their daily choices can lead to the increase in deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.

UN Rights of the Child

3 – Best interest of the child
27 – Adequate standard of living

Example Key Words - Cold environments

Adaptation

where a living thing changes its behaviour to suit its surroundings

Permafrost

the ground is permanently frozen

Tundra

the area 60 degrees north and south of the equator

Polar

the area 90 degrees north and south of the equator

Fundamental British values

Individual liberty – people are finding opportunities for individual freedom in Alaska due to the wealth of natural resources, but this local opportunity can lead to global removal of liberty due to the impact that mining and oil rigging has on our climate.

Cultural Capital

Here the students understand that plants and animals have adapted over millions of years to survive in extreme conditions as well as the types of jobs that locals may have and the challenges these pose to the environment. This allows students to understand the impacts of economic growth.

UN Rights of the Child

30 – children from minority or indigenous groups
26 – social security

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