Module 1: Ourselves

This Module has been developed to complement the theme ‘Ourselves’ in the Environmental Studies curriculum. The Module mainly focuses on teaching students about themselves and how to look after themselves in terms of health, diet and exercise. It focuses on people and society. It involves the interpretation and explanation of the significant issues, events and patterns of change in people’s life, the biological and social influences, the development of individuals and families. It also includes the significance of food and the study of health and their relationship between people and the environment. It examines the interaction of people and change over time across space. It develops an understanding of special context, enabling students to describe and explain the location,pattern and processes associated with natural, cultural and human-made phenomena.

There are 6 teaching and learning Modules in this Resource series that are linked to themes in the Environmental Studies curriculum.

Each Module provides instructions for a number of activities that might be used with a class to explore aspects of the issue that is being addressed. These Modules do not comprise a complete unit; rather they may be used to supplement other work being done within a topic area and what is found in the established syllabus.

Overview of the Schools for a Healthy Environment Modules

Module 1: Ourselves

1. Island Environment
2. Traditional Knowledge
3. Environmental Impact Assessment
4. Common Diseases and Prevention

Module 2: Earth

1. Weather
2. Safe Drinking Water
3. Water Quality Monitoring

Module 3: Life Around Us

1. Mangroves
2. Beaches
3. Coral Reefs
4. School Gardens

Module 4: Resources from the Environment

1. Energy used at School and at Home
2. Conservation, Management and Reuse of Water
3. Managing Waste
4. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
5. Composting Waste

Module 5: Interdependence

1. Food Web
2. Exploring my Atoll
3. Ecological Footprints

Module 6: Science and Technology

1. Wind Energy
2. Solar Energy