References to the Curriculum for Vörå samgymnasium-idrottsgymnasium 2021 regarding Economic Sustainability:

For each theme area, there are references from the curriculum of every subject where the theme area can be reflected.

Here are references to the theme area Values in the subjects of philosophy, history, religion, visual arts, study guidance, psychology, and social studies.
Then there are references to the theme area Consequence Thinking (choices of: food, clothes, transportation, hobbies) in the subjects of biology, philosophy, physics, and music.
Further, there are references to the theme area Personal Economy in the subjects of religion, mathematics, and social studies.

THEME: VALUES

The theme area of values in philosophy

"Philosophy teaches the student to conceptually structure values, norms, and meanings."

The goals related to values are:

"Be able to analyze the meaning of one's life and life choices using philosophical concepts."
"Be able to analyze and assess actions from an ethical standpoint and clarify one's own moral decisions and values based on philosophical ethics."
"Be able to apply ethics to social and environmental issues."

Values; what diverse skills are associated with philosophy?

Competence for Well-being: "The module enhances the student's ability to care for themselves and others."

The theme area of values in history

The goals related to values are:

"Acquire skills to build a worldview that values human rights, equality, democracy, and a sustainable lifestyle, and be able to act as a responsible citizen promoting these."

Values; what diverse skills are connected to history?

Competence for Well-being: "[...] students develop ethical thinking, empathetic abilities, and skills to consider other people and their perspectives and needs."
Communicative Competence: "Essential for history studies is learning to encounter, understand, and accept different ways of thinking and working. The ability to listen to and understand others, as well as to argue in a way that respects others' viewpoints, enhances not only the student's learning but also their social skills and ability to collaborate. Empathetic abilities are developed at the same time as the sense of involvement and the experience of a positive learning environment are strengthened for everyone."
Societal Competence: "In history teaching, the importance of human rights, equality, and gender equality is emphasized in a way that supports the student's societal competence."

The theme area of values in religion

The goals related to values are:

"Develop the ability to build an ecologically, economically, socially, and culturally sustainable future and act as an active and responsible member of society."

Values; what diverse skills are associated with religion?

Competence for Well-being: "[...] support their self-awareness and respect for themselves and others. The teaching provides students with materials and tools to build and evaluate their own identity, worldview, and philosophy."
Communicative Competence: "In the teaching, methods are used that strengthen the student's social skills and ability for collaboration and empathy."
Societal Competence: "By developing the student's understanding of religions and worldviews and their ability to engage in dialogues about these topics, the subject provides skills to build societal peace as well as an ecologically, economically, socially, and culturally sustainable future."
Ethical Competence and Environmental Competence: "The subject of religion explores the ethical dimensions of religions and encourages the student to personally reflect on values and ethical issues."

The theme area of values in visual art

"In the teaching, aesthetic, ecological, and ethical values within art and other visual culture are studied."

The goals related to values are:

"Understand the significance of art, the environment, and other visual culture in one's own life, society, and the global world."
"Build one's cultural identity by producing and interpreting various images."

Values; what diverse skills are associated with visual arts?

Competence for Well-being: "Studies provide tools for respecting and appreciating both individual and community cultural diversity."
Interdisciplinary and Creative Competence: "The work typical of the arts encompasses various ways to explore, express, present, and act."
Societal Competence: "[...] examines the values and meanings expressed by visual culture, such as in built environments, objects, media, and art. Students are encouraged to take a stand and participate in social debate and contribute to sustainable development."
Ethical and Environmental Competence: "[...] through visual expression, students explore ethical and ecological issues concerning the environment, society, and the global world. Students are guided to reflect on their choices, solutions, and actions from a sustainability perspective. The studies deepen the knowledge of sustainable use of various materials and techniques."
Global and Cultural Competence: "Students are encouraged to build their identity and appreciate their living environment and its cultural heritage."

The theme area values in study guidance

"Philosophy teaches students to conceptually structure values, norms, and meanings."

The objectives related to values are:

"Understand the significance of the values, perceptions, and people important in one's life regarding choices and decisions."

Values; what diverse skills are connected to study guidance?

Communicative Competence: "During the study guidance, the student develops the knowledge and skills needed to be a responsible citizen who actively participates in society."
Societal Competence: "During the study guidance, the student develops the knowledge and skills needed to be a responsible citizen who actively participates in society."

The theme area of values in psychology

"Studies in psychology provide tools for understanding the differences in human values, attitudes, and behaviors."

The goals related to values are:

"Be able to acquire psychological knowledge through various sources and assess the reliability and validity of the information."
"Be able to evaluate the possibilities, limitations, and ethical aspects of psychological research, as well as apply research knowledge and think critically."

Values; what diverse skills are related to psychology?

Communicative competence: "The teaching in psychology supports the student's identity building and provides them with the means to reflect on their own mental well-being and make decisions that support it."
Ethical competence and environmental competence: "Studies in psychology provide tools to understand the differences in human values, attitudes, and behaviors. The content in psychology increases understanding of the significance of worldview for human thinking and action, which supports the development of the student."

The theme area of values in social studies

"The general objectives for teaching social studies relate to the significance of social studies, values and attitudes, understanding societal phenomena, and seeking and applying knowledge related to society."

The objectives related to values are:

"To develop a democratic understanding of society based on a sense of responsibility, respect for equality, and an appreciation of diversity."
"To understand how various factors affect the formation of one's own societal understanding."
"To become motivated to deepen one’s interest in social issues and understanding of their importance."

Values; what diverse skills are connected to social studies?

Communicative competence: "[...] actively participate in society and influence democracy to promote the common well-being."
Societal competence: "The student practices acting in a world characterized by complex information and informational influence. The teaching deepens the student's diverse societal competence by strengthening their democratic skills. Social studies encourage the student to participate in societal activities and work to promote a safe, just, and sustainable future, both as a Finnish citizen and an EU citizen, but also globally."
Ethical competence and environmental competence: "In social studies, emphasis is placed on the individual's value-based and ethical actions for the common good, taking into account social responsibility."

THEME: CONSEQUENTIAL THINKING (choice of food, clothing, means of transport, hobbies)

The theme area of consequential thinking in biology

"We address the emissions of nutrients, acidifying substances, greenhouse gases, CFCs, environmental toxins, and their consequences. We also look at climate change and the ozone layer. Finally, we tackle questions related to sustainable development."

The goals related to consequential thinking are:

"Being able to assess and analyze one's own activities with consideration for ecological sustainability."

Consequential Thinking; what diverse skills are connected in biology?

Ethical and environmental competence: "Knowledge of nature, biodiversity, and threats to biodiversity is needed to understand our impact on nature and the importance of working towards sustainable development."
Global and cultural competence: "The course covers various environmental problems, whose causes and mechanisms are global."

The theme area of consequential thinking in philosophy

"Philosophy teaches the student to structure values, norms, and meanings conceptually."

The goals related to consequential thinking are:

"Be able to analyze the meaning of their life and life choices using philosophical concepts."
"Be able to analyze and assess actions from an ethical perspective and clarify their own moral decisions and values based on philosophical ethics."
"Be able to apply ethics to societal and environmental issues."

Consequential Thinking: what diverse skills are linked to philosophy?

Competence for Well-Being: "The module promotes the student's ability to take care of themselves and others."

The theme area of consequential thinking in physics

"The instruction guides the student to take responsibility for their own actions and the environment, to use their physics knowledge to build a sustainable future, and to evaluate their own choices considering the sustainable use of natural resources, impacts on the environment and health, and different forms of energy production."

The goals related to consequential thinking are:

"Gain skills to participate in debates and decision-making concerning the environment and technology."

Consequential Thinking; what diverse skills are linked to physics?

Societal Competence: "The teaching develops the student's societal competence by providing them with skills to participate in social debates and influence collective decision-making."
Communicative Competence: "The student's own investigative work develops their methods, collaborative ability, and critical thinking skills, and inspires them towards physics studies."
Ethical Competence and Environmental Competence/ Global and Cultural Competence/ Well-being Competence: "The teaching should convey the importance of physics in building a sustainable future: physics is needed in developing new solutions and in ensuring the well-being of the environment and people, both locally and nationally/internationally. The teaching guides the student to take responsibility for their own actions and the environment, to use their physics knowledge to build a sustainable future, and to evaluate their own choices with regard to sustainable use of natural resources, environmental and health impacts, and various forms of energy production."

The theme area of consequential thinking in music

"Musical activities develop an understanding that imagination and creative thinking are important human traits. They allow us to see things differently, think in new ways, and solve practical problems. Imagination is also crucial for environmental competence. An ecological imagination helps students to see alternative choices and weigh the consequences of their actions from a sustainability perspective."

The goals related to consequential thinking are:

"Being able to use musical and other artistic forms of expression in their social engagement."

Consequential Thinking; what diverse skills are associated with music?

Competence for Well-being: "The module enhances the student's ability to take care of themselves and others."

THEME: PERSONAL FINANCE

The theme area of personal finance in religion

The goals related to personal finance are:

"Develop the ability to build an ecologically, economically, socially, and culturally sustainable future and to act as an active and responsible member of society."

Personal finance: what diverse skills are related to religion?

Societal Competence: "By developing the student's understanding of religions and beliefs and their ability to engage in dialogues about these, the subject provides skills to build societal peace and a future that is ecologically, economically, socially, and culturally sustainable."
Well-being Competence: "The teaching of religion promotes the student's well-being competence by supporting their self-awareness and respect for themselves and others."

The theme area of personal finance in mathematics

The objectives related to personal finance are:

"Understand mathematics both as a unique, independent field of science and as a useful tool for making models or forecasts or managing phenomena related to society, economy, or nature."

Personal finance; what diverse skills are connected to mathematics?

Societal Competence: "The student should also reflect on how mathematical skills can be applied for sustainable development and to solve issues concerning humanity."

Well-being Competence: "In teaching, connections between mathematics and everyday life should be examined to utilize opportunities to enhance the student's interest, confidence, and information-seeking processes, while encouraging the student to experiment and work with perseverance."

The theme area of personal finance in social studies

The goals related to personal finance are:

"Understand the basics of how societal knowledge emerges and master key social and economic concepts."

Personal finance; what diverse skills are associated with social studies?

Competence for Well-being: "Social studies enhance the student's well-being competence by strengthening life skills, the ability to manage personal finances, and deepening legal understanding."