Geographic Environment |
- knows that there are four seasons and relates certain weather conditions to each of them
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- knows certain aspects related to each of the seasons
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- knows details about the Maltese archipelago and places found on our islands
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- distinguishes between hills and valleys and can give examples of such places found in Malta
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- has a good knowledge of the flora and fauna found in our countryside
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- knows certain details about the frog, the robin and insects such as the bee and the butterfly
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- has a good knowledge of what one can find in a village setting
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- can distinguish between certain village areas that have been there for many years and others that are more modern
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- understands that water is essential and since it is scarce, care must be taken not to waste it
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- knows how the water cycle works
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- understands the importance of electricity and knows what needs to be done to avoid wasting it
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Social Environment |
- knows details of one’s own home and its location
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- understands that there are various types of dwellings all over the world
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- knows what one should do to look after one’s teeth
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- is aware of what precautions must be taken when one is walking along or crossing a street
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- is able to come up with a solution to various real-life situations
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- has a good knowledge of the various means of communication that connect us to the rest of the world
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- has a good knowledge of our monetary system in respect to the introduction of the Euro
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Historical Environment |
- has a good knowledge of the means of transport used in olden days and those found today
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- understands the need to use such transport
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- is aware of the progress that was made in this field
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- knows that things such as clothing, shops and dwellings have changed over the years
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- knows about various customs relating to Christmas
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- is able to link food and objects to special feasts such as Easter and Carnival
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