Year 9 Enrichment: VOLUNTARY: Stewardship Unit Title: Stewardship Number of lessons: 9 doubles DofE: Voluntary Lessons: (pupils split into three groups) 1. Pupils work on the school garden 2. Pupils work with Chorley in Bloom volunteers 3. Pupils attend either Astley Park and are involved in litter picking / balsam bashing / environmental work 4. One lesson on courageous advocacy Prior knowledge: (What are we assuming that pupils know from KS2/3? What do pupils need to know before they learn it?)changes result
How to dig / how to use litter pickers Environmental issues / compost heaps / planting Seeds Yr 7 Science – structure of flowers and plants
Common misconceptions How much litter people actually drop and the diversity of litter in local parks. That seeds can be planted at any time of year and they will grow. The meaning of courageous advocacy.
Key substantive knowledge: When to best plant seeds How to plant seeds How to sow vegetables Composting – how plants and vegetation decays and can be recycled. (This is picked up in Yr 11 Science where pupils learn about the decay cycle and compost formation. Triple scientists also learn about cloning plants through cuttings.) The meaning of courageous advocacy: standing up for social justice Key disciplinary knowledge: Digging, sowing, planting Assessment opportunities: n/a Key terms: Stewardship Environment Service Community Volunteer Equipment Compost Balsam Courageous advocacy Social justice PLTs: Reflective learners Self-managers Teamwork Creative thinkers
Cross curricular aspects / Numeracy / Literacy / British Values / Careers aspirations / Citizenship / SMSC Volunteering in the community Citizenship – understanding our responsibilities in the world Science – the various stages of seed growth Geography – the importance of stewardship of our world
Christian values: Stewardship Humility Thankfulness Service Compassion Koinonia Justice
Character attributes Caring for others Citizenship Respect Open mindedness