Curriculum links
Pandemic flu
This document provides examples of how studying pandemic flu 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
1-16a - 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 pandemic flu 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 understand key campaigns for being prepared for an outbreak of flu
(including pandemic flu) such as NHS Catch it, Bin it, Kill it.
The ‘Being Prepared’ Learning Journey may be used to support this experience.
LIT 1-05a
LIT 2-05a
LIT 3-05a - 4-05a
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 pandemic flu on life in Scotland and the wider
world.
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 pandemic flu on life in Scotland and the wider
world.
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 pandemic flu on life in Scotland and the wider
world.
The video resources in this section can be used as resource to support this
experience. The information within the videos can be repurposed by learners.
The video resources in this section can be used as resource to support this
experience. The information within the videos can be repurposed by learners.
The video resources in this section can be used as resource to support this
experience. The information within the videos can be repurposed by learners.
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/readyforemergencies
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Curriculum links
Pandemic flu
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 pandemic flu 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 pandemic flu to design a pamphlet on the steps to
take to prevent its spread
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 pandemic flu to design the lay out of a web based
information resource.
SCN 1-13a
I know the symptoms of some common diseases caused by germs. I
can explain how they are spread and discuss how some methods of
preventing and treating disease benefit society.
Learners understand key campaigns for bing prepared for an outbreak of flu
(including pandemic flu) such as NHS Catch it, Bin it, Kill it.
SCN 3-20b
Outcome encourages children to evaluate media items, in terms of
scientific content
Learners review sites visited or accuracy of scientific content ie pandemic flu.
SOC 3-19b
Having considered responses to a recent international crisis, I can
contribute to a discussion of the effectiveness of the responses.
Learners study the 2009 Swine Flu Pandemic, its impact on the global economy
and international response to the crisis.
SOC 4-19b
By examining the role and actions of selected international
organisations, I can evaluate how effective they are in meeting their
aims.
Case study / research on international organisations eg: European Centre for
Disease Prevention and Control
The ‘Being Prepared’ Learning Journey may be used to support this experience.
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/readyforemergencies
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Curriculum links
Pandemic flu
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 government and public body advice for
dealing with pandemic flu.
The ‘Finding the Information’ Challenge Activity may be used to support this
experience.
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 government and public body advice for
dealing with pandemic flu.
The ‘Finding the Information’ Challenge Activity may be used to support this
experience.
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/readyforemergencies
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