| Geographic Environment |
- knows details about the elements of the weather and the various instruments used to measure temperature, rainfall wind direction and wind force
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- knows details about the continents and the oceans
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- knows about the three openings of the Mediterranean Sea ( the Strait of Gibraltar, the Suez Canal and the Dardanelles) and the seas they lead to
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- is aware that the Black Sea, the Red Sea and the Atlantic Ocean are connected to the Mediterranean Sea and knows where they are located
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- knows about the islands found in the Mediterranean region
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- has a good knowledge about the countries that lie around the Mediterranean Sea as well as Portugal
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- has a good knowledge about the Maltese Archipelago and our position in the Mediterranean region
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- is able to locate various places in Malta and Gozo on a map and knows certain details about them
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- has a good grasp about the five layers found in the Maltese rock and how they were formed
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- understands the difference between the various physical environments found on the Maltese islands – hills, valleys, cliffs, bays, inlets etc.
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- knows about the lives of farmers in Malta
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- is aware of the environmental damage caused by certain factories
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- has a good knowledge about different means of transport
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- knows details about problems associated with traffic and how our new road system helps to curb traffic congestions
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- understands the meaning of traffic signs found on our roads
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- is able to identify the difference between urban and rural living areas
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- is aware that factories may harm the environment and knows ways of how to lessen the extent of the damage caused to our environment
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- knows about the importance of recycling and how it works
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| Historical Environment |
- knows details about Malta in pre-historic times
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- knows details about the Great Siege of 1565 and understands why the Turks attacked Malta
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- understands why there was a need to build a new city, knows how Valletta was built and identifies important buildings found within its walls
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- has a good knowledge about Malta’s role during the Second World War and its effects on the Maltese people
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| Social Environment |
- understands one’s role within a group
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- shows awareness about the required skills one needs to build relationships
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- is aware about the importance of showing solidarity towards others
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- understands the importance of social communication in our society
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- is aware about the importance of effective communication and the difference between democracy and dictatorship
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- has a good knowledge about our national symbols, our folklor, customs and traditions and village feasts
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- has a good knowledge about educational programmes such as Socrates and Erasmus and the internet as a means of communication
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- understands that society is made up of different institutions
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- is aware of the importance of families in our society and what is being done by the government and other entities to help them
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- knows details about our education system and about the people entrusted to provide this education
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- knows details about our health system and the role of the Department of Health
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- understands the need for health and safety at home, at school, on our roads etc.
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- is aware about the fact that the European Union has regulations in favour of human rights
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- knows details about the role of MEPA in the protection of our environment
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- understands what is meant by sustainable development and measurements that need to be taken in order to look after our environment particularly with regards to recycling
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