FINAL OUTCOME:
Curriculum for Excellence - Interdisciplinary Studies Planning Sheet
A presentation of Eddie Saves the World with
musical accompaniment, an exhibition of work
and a selection of animations
Which curricular areas/subjects could be covered?
EXPRESSIVE ARTS
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
LANGUAGES
MATHEMATICS
RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION
SCIENCES
SOCIAL STUDIES
TECHNOLOGIES
Brief statement summarising nature of tasks and how these build towards the final outcome – Through planned, co-operative learning activities, pupils will work in mixed age groups to create a backdrop, t-shirt design, animation,
dramatic performance with music to inform the school community about the impact of climate change on the Polarlands and what they can do to help.
What learning experiences should be planned in order for pupils to achieve the final outcome?
Mission 1
P1,2,3 receive, via GLOW, a broadcast asking for
their help to save the Polarlands. Pupils discuss
how our lifestyle impacts on the world’s resources
and climate.‘Who will save us’ – book by Rebecca
Morch delivered to all 3 classes along with individual
class tasks. Book frozen at the magic carpet page and
tasks to be completed in order to unfreeze it!
P1 task – Find out about the North Pole (Arctic)
and the land animals that live there.
P2 task – Find out about the South Pole (Antarctic)
and the sea animals that live there.
P3 task – Find out about the people who live in the
Polar regions and how they survive the Arctic
weather. (see separate plans for class lessons).
Visit from First Fun storyteller to
help launch topic and inspire
children. Drama workshop relating
to climate change and how other
countries affect Polarlands,
Mission 2
Task 2 – message put on
GLOW asking pupils to
‘Reduce the amount of
recycled paper.’
Learn ‘beautiful trees’ song.
Presentation to school and
Assembly.
Challenge school to
complete a ‘paperless hour.’
FINAL
OUTCOME
Book Swap
Classes take part in a book swap to
encourage the re-using of old and
unwanted books.
Final Presentation
After completing a 9-week programme working in P1-3 mixed co-operative groups, pupils
will complete the following 3 tasks:
1. Design and create a t-shirt to wear for performance and a backdrop for play.
2. Create an animation of an animal from the Arctic/Antarctic or one of the five Rs humans
can do to save the Polarlands.
3. Take part in the dramatisation of ‘Eddie Saves the World’ with musical accompaniment.
Pupils perform their play and show their animations to the school and parents, to celebrate all
their hard work and to raise awareness of climate change.
How this work will contribute to the four capacities (highlight)
Successful learners
Confident individuals
Use literacy, communication and numeracy skills
Use technology for learning
Think creatively and independently
Work independently and as part of a group
Make reasoned evaluations
Link and apply different types of learning in new situations
Relate to others and manage themselves
Pursue a healthy and active lifestyle
Be self-aware
Develop and communicate their own beliefs and view of the world
Live as independently as they can
Assess risk and take informed decisions
Achieve success in different areas of activity
Responsible citizens
Effective contributors
Develop knowledge/understanding of the world and Scotland’s place in it
Understand different beliefs and cultures
Evaluate environmental, scientific and technological issues
Develop informed, ethical views of complex issues
Communicate in different ways and in different settings
Work in partnership and teams
Take the initiative and lead
Apply critical thinking in new contexts
Create and develop
Solve problems
Visit from ‘GRAB’
Mission 3
Congratulations message for paperless hour sent
via GLOW. Task 3 – sent on a piece of recycled
paper. Pupils to find ways to re-use other wasted
materials e.g. plastic, cardboard etc.
Learn ‘Use it Again’ song.
Presentation and Assembly to update school.
Technology challenge to make toys, games and
musical instruments for outdoor learning.
Mission 4
Task 4 – Classes challenged to have
one-hour without power and take their
learning outdoors.
Learn ‘If you’re feeling good’ song.
Presentation and Assembly to school.
Challenge classes to have an hour
without power.
Visit from Road Safety.
Congratulations message sent via GLOW.
Task 5 – Asking pupils to reduce their carbon
emissions for one day by walking to school.
Have ‘Penguin March to School.’
Learn ‘Journey to School’ song.
Presentation and Assembly to update school and
invite pupils to join us on our Penguin March.
Formative assessment opportunities : During this study, pupils will
receive formative feedback on their work within the following experiences
and outcomes:
Assemblies and Presentation
I have experience of the energy and excitement of presenting/performing for
audiences and being part of an audience for other people’s presentation/
performances. EXA 0-01a, EXA 1-01a
Representing class, school and/or wider community encourages self-worth and
confidence and allows pupil to contribute to and participate in society.
HW8 0-12a, 1-12a
Dramatic Presentation
I have developed confidence and skills in creating and presenting drama which
explores real and imaginary situations, using improvisation and script.
EX1-14a , 0-14a
Pupils will have the freedom to use their voices, musical instruments and music
technology to discover and enjoy playing with sound and rhythm. EXA 0-17a
Pupils can use their voices, musical instruments and music technology to
discover and enjoy playing with sound, rhythm, pitch and dynamics.
EXA 1-17a
Animation
Pupils will enjoy taking photographs or recording sound and images to
represent their experiences and the world around them. TCH 0-04b
Pupils can create, capture and manipulate sounds, text and images to communicate experiences, ideas and information in creative and engaging ways.
TCH 1-04b
Criteria for a successful final outcome in relation to the four capacities –
 Pupils will fully participate in the final performance through drama, dance and music
 Pupils will confidently develop their use of ICT equipment to create an animation to present at the
final show
 Pupils will use a variety of media to produce costumes, backdrops and related work for the final
event
Evaluation -