Curriculum links
Flooding
This document provides examples of how studying flooding in the context of Emergency Planning and Resilience Education can contribute to a range of educational outcomes
across the curriculum.
Outcome code
Outcome content (paraphrased)
Ideas
HWB
1-04a - 4-04a
I understand that my feelings and reactions can change depending
upon what is happening within and around me. This helps me to
understand my own behaviour and the way others behave.
Learners reflect on a significant flooding national disaster and discuss the
potential impact of the event generally and also the impact on their own
emotions and behaviour.
HWB
1-16a - 4-16a
I am learning to assess and manage risk, to protect myself and
others, and to reduce the potential for harm when possible.
On reflection learners consider the impact of flooding on their life, the lives of
others, the environment and society and discuss possible action
HWB
1-17a - 4-17a
I know and can demonstrate how to keep myself and others safe and
how to respond in a range of emergency situations.
Learners complete the Ready Scotland Home Emergency Plan.
LIT 1-05a
As I listen or watch, I am learning to make notes under given
headings and use these to understand what I have listened to or
watched and create new texts.
Learners study the impact of flooding on Scotland and the UK by researching the
subject and repurposing the information.
LIT 2-05a
As I listen or watch, I can make notes, organise these under suitable
headings and use these to understand ideas and information and
create new texts, using my own words as appropriate.
Learners study the impact of flooding on Scotland and the UK by researching the
subject and repurposing the information.
LIT 3-05a - 4-05a
As I listen or watch, I can make notes and organise these to develop
thinking, help retain and recall information, explore issues and create
new texts, using my own words as appropriate.
Learners study the impact of flooding on Scotland and the UK by researching the
subject and repurposing the information.
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/readyforemergencies
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Curriculum links
Flooding
Outcome code
Outcome content (paraphrased)
Ideas
LIT 1-24a
I can present my writing in a way that will make it legible and
attractive for my reader, combining words, images and other
features.
Learners use the context of flooding to develop skills in factual writing.
LIT 2-24a
I consider the impact that layout and presentation will have and can
combine lettering, graphics and other features to engage my reader.
Learners use the context of flooding to design a pamphlet on the dangers of
flash floods or going near river in spate.
LIT 3-24a
I can consider the impact that layout and presentation will have on
my reader, selecting and using a variety of features appropriate to
purpose and audience.
Learners use the context of flooding to design the layout of a web based
information resource.
SOC 2-07b
I can describe the physical processes of a natural disaster and
discuss its impact on people and the landscape.
Learners study the process and impact of flooding and the UK by researching
the subject and present their findings in a chosen format.
SOC 3-08a
I can identify the possible consequences of an environmental issue
and make informed suggestions about ways to manage the impact.
Learners play one of the challenge activities looking at flooding simulations and
compare how making different decisions during the course of the activity can
impact on the damage caused by flooding.
SOC 3-14a
I can use a range of maps and geographical information systems to
gather, interpret and present conclusions and can locate a range of
features within Scotland, UK, Europe and the wider world.
Learners use a variety of resources to create their own weather forecast for
Scotland.
SOC 4-14a
I can use specialised maps and geographical information systems to
identify patterns of human activity and physical processes.
Learners use a variety of resources to create their own weather forecast for
Scotland.
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/readyforemergencies
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Curriculum links
Flooding
Outcome code
Outcome content (paraphrased)
Ideas
TCH 1-03b
I can access, retrieve and use information from electronic sources to
support, enrich or extend learning in different contexts.
Through research learners investigate the impact of flooding on people, place
and the economy. This may be done on a local, national or international level.
TCH 4-03b
I can use ICT effectively in different learning contexts across the
curriculum to access, select and present relevant information in a
range of tasks.
Through research learners investigate the impact of flooding on people, place
and the economy. This may be done on a local, national or international level.
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/readyforemergencies
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