THEME: ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS WITH EMPHASIS ON ENERGY AND ENERGY-EFFICIENT DEVICES

Circular Economy and Consumption are part of the central content I3 in home economics in grade 9:

• "The teaching trains students to make responsible decisions, seek current information, and supports the ability to identify situations and solve problems related to household economics."

The goals related to I3 in home economics in grade 9 are:

• M3 to guide and encourage the student to choose and use materials, tools, appliances, and digital tools with a focus on well-being and sustainable consumption
• M13 to guide the student towards a sustainable lifestyle by drawing attention to environmental and cost awareness in everyday life

K1: "Students should be given the opportunity to make observations and practice their observation skills, seek information in different ways, and critically examine the subjects discussed from various perspectives."

K3: "Students should be encouraged to review their consumption habits from a sustainability perspective, analytically examine advertisements, and be critical and responsible consumers. They should be guided to strengthen their abilities to plan and manage their own finances. During basic education, students should practice making sustainable choices and adopting a sustainable lifestyle."

K4: "Students should be provided the opportunity to further develop versatile literacy by increasingly transitioning to texts used in different situations and for various purposes."

K5: "At the same time, they should practice being critical of sources and learn to evaluate their own and others’ methods of working and producing information, as well as how different search services and databases function and generate information."

K7: "During basic education, students should form an understanding of why studies and participation are important, what a sustainable lifestyle means, and how the knowledge acquired in school can be used to build a sustainable future."

Circular Economy and Consumption is part of the core content I6 in biology for Grade 9:

• "Students focus on the sustainable use of natural resources and the opportunities of the bioeconomy in Finland and elsewhere in the world. They investigate product life cycles and reflect on their own consumption choices and how to live as a responsible citizen."

The goals related to I6 in biology for Grade 9 are:

• M4 encourage students to reflect on the interaction between humans and nature and to understand the importance of sustainable use of natural resources
• M9 teach students to observe the environment and changes in it, and to engage them in following current events in their local environment, in Finland, and around the world
• M12 support students in becoming active and responsible citizens who embrace a sustainable lifestyle

K4: "Students should have the opportunity to further develop versatile literacy by increasingly transitioning to texts used in various situations and for different purposes."

K7: "During basic education, students should form an understanding of why studies and participation are important, what a sustainable lifestyle means, and how the knowledge acquired at school can be used to build a sustainable future."

Circular Economy and Consumption is included in the core content I1 in social studies for 9th grade:

• "Students delve into the individual's responsibilities, duties, and rights, and how to gain control over their own lives and finances."

Circular Economy and Consumption is included in the core content I3 in social studies for 9th grade: 

• The school should create concrete conditions for participation and active, responsible, and constructive collaboration, including with actors outside of school, so that students can practice using skills needed in social activities, in the workplace, and in economic endeavors.

Circular Economy and Consumption is included in the core content I4 in social studies for 9th grade:

• Students delve into basic concepts, phenomena, and key economic players and also examine economic factors from the perspective of sustainable consumption. Additionally, students deepen their understanding of the relationship between economy and well-being, including through work and entrepreneurship.

The objectives related to I1, I3, and I4 in social studies for 9th grade are:

• M4 help the student deepen and update their knowledge and skills regarding society, economy, and consumption, and critically assess the role and significance of the media
• M5 encourage the student to develop into an enterprising and responsible economic actor, who understands the workplace, knows the opportunities it offers, and can plan their own future 
• M8 guide the student to understand the basics of financial management, to handle their own finances, and to consume responsibly and in accordance with the principles of sustainable development

K1: "Students should have the opportunity to make observations and develop their observation skills, seek information in various ways, and critically examine the content covered from different perspectives."

K3: "Students should be encouraged to review their consumption habits from a sustainability perspective, analyze advertising analytically, and be critical and responsible consumers. They should be guided to strengthen their ability to plan and manage their own finances. During basic education, students should practice making sustainable choices and adopting a sustainable lifestyle."

K4: "Students should have the opportunity to further develop diverse literacy by gradually transitioning to texts used in different situations and for various purposes."

K5: "At the same time, they should practice being critical of sources and learn to evaluate their own and others' ways of working and producing information, as well as understanding how different search services and databases function and produce information."

K7: "During basic education, students should form an understanding of why studies and participation are important, what a sustainable lifestyle means, and how the knowledge acquired at school can be used to build a sustainable future."