Curriculum links
Utilities failure
This document provides examples of how studying utilities failure 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
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 utilities failure on their life, the lives
of others, the environment and society and discuss possible action
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 research how they may become better equipped for utilities failure
within their own homes and communities.
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 research how utilities are part of bigger network of service to Scotland
and beyond.
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 research how they may become better equipped for utilities failure
within their own homes and communities.
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 utilities failure 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 utilities failure to design a pamphlet or website on
how to prepare in your community for utilities failure.
1-16a - 4-16a
HWB
1-17a - 4-17a
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/readyforemergencies
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Curriculum links
Utilities failure
Outcome code
Outcome content (paraphrased)
Ideas
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 utilities failure to design the layout of a web based
information resource.
SOC 3-08a
I can identify the possible consequences of an environmental issue
and make informed suggestions about ways to manage the impact.
Learners consider how environmental issues might impact on utilities failure
(e.g.: flooding or high winds knocking down power lines).
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 utilities failure 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 utilities failure 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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