Select grade Grade 4 Ecological sustainability

References to Vörå municipality's curriculum for grades 1-9 regarding ecological sustainability:

For each thematic area, there are references from the curriculum from each subject where the thematic area might be reflected. 

Here are references to the thematic area WATER in the subjects GY and OL.
Later, there are references to the thematic area CLIMATE CHANGE in the subject OL.

THEME: WATER

Water is included in the core content I1 of physical education in grade 4:

  • "Physical education should include swimming, movement in water, and lifesaving."

 

The goals related to I1 in physical education in grade 4 are:

  • M6 teach swimming skills so that the student can move in and rescue themselves from the water

K3: "It is important for students to learn how to move independently and safely in their local environment."

Water is included in the central content I4 in environmental studies for grade 4:

  • "The content involves investigative tasks related to one's own living environment. Attention is paid to the living and non-living nature, the built and social environment, as well as phenomena, materials, and technical applications in the surroundings."

 

Water is included in the central content I5 in environmental studies for grade 4: 

  • "Combustion, photosynthesis, and the water cycle form the basis for understanding the principle of material changes and preservation. [...] They will investigate the interaction between human activity and different organisms and their habitats."

 

Water is included in the central content I6 in environmental studies for grade 4: 

  • Students reflect on how their own activities affect themselves, other people, animal welfare, nature, and society. In their local environment, they practice environmentally friendly activities and caring for others.

 

The goals related to I4, I5, and I6 in environmental studies for grade 4 are:

  • M1 to spark and maintain the student's interest in the environment and environmental studies, and to help the student understand that all subject areas in environmental studies are important for them.
  • M9 to guide the student in exploring, acting, moving, and making excursions in nature and the built environment.
  • M18 to guide the student in investigating, describing, and explaining chemical phenomena, properties of materials, and transformations, as well as laying a foundation for understanding the principle of matter conservation.

M1: "Students should be guided to notice the interaction and connections between different phenomena."

M3: "Students should be guided to reflect on their choices from a sustainability perspective."

THEME: CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate Change is included in the central content I6 in environmental studies for grade 4:

  • "When choosing content, consideration is given to protecting biodiversity, addressing climate change and ways to mitigate it, the sustainable use of natural resources, promoting health, respecting one's cultural heritage, living in a multicultural world, and the overall well-being of humanity both now and in the future."

 

The goals associated with I in environmental studies for grade 4 are:

  • M1 to spark and maintain the student's interest in the surrounding environment and environmental studies and help the student recognize the importance of all subject areas within environmental studies
  • M9 to guide the student in exploring, acting, moving, and taking field trips in nature and built environments 
  • M10 to provide the student with opportunities to practice working in groups by participating in various roles and social situations, inspire the student to express themselves and listen to others, and support the student's ability to identify, express, and regulate their emotions 
  • M16 to guide the student in geographical thinking and observing their surroundings and the world as a whole, as well as learning to use maps and other geo-media 
  • M18 to guide the student in exploring, describing, and explaining chemical phenomena, the properties and transformations of substances, and laying the foundation for understanding the principle of the conservation of matter

M1: "Students should be guided to notice the interaction and connections between different phenomena."

M3: "Students should be guided to reflect on their choices from a sustainability perspective."

K5: "Students should learn to consider their role and the nature of the tool, and to take responsibility for their communication. They should be guided to examine and assess how digital tools can be used to influence. Students should gain experience in using digital tools to communicate with parties outside of school, even internationally."

K7: "Students should be encouraged to participate in student council activities, club activities, and, for example, environmental activities or other initiatives offered in school and the local environment, where they can learn to influence and gradually learn to take responsibility. They should be guided to understand the impact that their choices and actions, as well as their lifestyle, have on themselves, but also on their immediate surroundings, society, and nature."