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These resources allow teachers and students throughout the world to learn more about the Falkland Islands, its unique environment and fantastic wildlife enabling them to compare where they live to our wonderful islands.
The information is for children between 4 to 11 years and 11 to 14 years, and is linked to the National Curriculum for England and Wales, taught throughout schools in the Falkland Islands.
The structure for each section is based upon the units of work devised by the QCA (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority) and the Learning Objectives stated in the National Curriculum. The resources available are by no means conclusive, nor do they cover all of the required Learning Objectives simply because many of the environmental aspects of the Science and Geography curriculum require students to study their own local environment. An example is given in each section, with more comprehensive information available to download.
Primary Education: Ages 4 – 11
Key Stage 1 and 2
Children as young as 4 years old are getting hands on experience of their local environment, taking part in pond dipping activities and visits to the local beach.
The format for the Primary sector includes a number of Learning Objectives that have been identified within these units of work. For example, Unit 2B Plants and Animals in the Local Environment. To access described resources for this Unit, and obtain full information on the following further Primary Learning Objectives:
- Unit 2B: Plants and Animals in the Local Environment – View
- Unit 2C: Variation
- Unit 4B: Habitats
- Unit 5B: Life Cycles
- Unit 6A: Interdependence and Adaptation
View Unit 2B example
Full information on all Primary/Secondary Education Resources is available on request
Secondary Education: Ages 11 – 14
Key Stage 3
Older children have opportunities to study the different habitats and species common to each. Some learn about the main features of their local coastline producing walking guides to popular tourist destinations. Secondary school students focus on particular native species in order to learn about classification, reproduction and photosynthesis.
Students are also encouraged to undertake practical conservation work. A sixth form group here are planting tussac grass.
The format for the Secondary Resources is slightly different. Rather than suggesting activities for the students to complete, relevant Learning Objectives have been identified and the resources that could be used to deliver these objectives with a Falkland Islands focus are highlighted. For example, Unit 7C, Environment and Feeding Relationships. To access all described resources for this Unit, and obtain full information on the following further Secondary Units:
- Unit 7C: Environment and Feeding Relationships – View
- Unit 7D: Variation and Classification
- Unit 8D: Ecological Relationships
- Unit 9A: Inheritance and Selection
- Unit 9C: Plants and Photosynthesis
View Unit 7C example
Full information on all Primary/Secondary Education Resources is available on request
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