| Geographic Environment |
- knows details about the earth and its continents
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- has a good knowledge about the elements of the weather
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- has a good idea of how the weather changes from one season to another
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- is aware that the climate in other parts of the world is different from ours
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- knows details about instruments that measure the weather and how a weather report is compiled
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- has a good knowledge about extreme weather conditions and their effects
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- knows how an earthquake occurs
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- is aware that there are hot and cold deserts and is able to give details about them
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- knows details about fishing in Malta and about aquaculture
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- knows the types of occupations that deal with the tourism sector in Malta
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- can give details of what attracts tourists to our island
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- has a grasp on the fact that tourism is very imporant for our ecomony and knows ways of how one can make them feel welcome during their stay
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| Historical Environment |
- is able to give details about the locality where one lives
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- understands that the main characteristics of this locality have remained the same despite the fact that lots of development has taken place
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- knows the difference between urban and rural life
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- knows details about Malta’s old cities – Mdina, Birgu, the Citadel
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- shows knowledge about the Grand Harbour area and its history
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- has a good knowledge about Malta’s history from the Pre-historic age to the present day
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- knows details about feudal lords, particularly Don Gonsalvo Monroy
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- knows how the Olympic games have evolved from their onset up to the present day
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| Social Environment |
- understands what is meant by the term “social environment”
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- knows details about different occupations
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- knows the things that make us different from one another – our features, appearance, character
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- understands how as we grow up we become more involved in our family, amongst friends, in our locality and in our society
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- understands that human beings need to live and work in harmony together and need to abide by rights and rules
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- is aware about the fact that we need to look after our natural environment
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- is able to give details about our national heritage – our flag, national anthem, typical food, various customs
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- has a good grasp about the work of those involved in the running of our country
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- shows knowledge about how technology has advanced in Malta
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- has a good knowledge about the European Union and its members
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- is aware of the fact that being part of the European Union there are certain laws which are meant to ensure that we live in a healthy, safe and serene environment
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