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History | |
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- Choose events and historical figures, within the physical, social, economic, technological, cultural and religious context, that exemplify the values, events and institutions that characterize:
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- Analyze chronological relationships in the civilizations studied: identify contemporary events, continuity and change over time - Use myths, epics and simple documentary sources as examples - Use historical terminology - Understand the temporal structure of events, identifying possible connections between historical events and the geographical characteristics of a region - Read brief texts pertaining to Greek, Roman and Christian culture to understand man's relation to society, the role of prayer, the relationship with nature - Discover traces of ancient classical and Christian roots in the local community |
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Geography | |
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- Maps: numerical and graphic scale, thematic maps and cartograms. Tables and graphs that contain geographic data - Physical space: geographic features, water systems, climate - Economic activities and resources - Concept of sustainable development - Physical and human characteristics of diverse geographic regions of Italy - Distribution of most significant physical and human features in Italy - Concept of boundaries and principal criteria used to identify regions of Italy (administrative, historical, geographic, climatic...) - Italy and its position in Europe and in the world |
- Solve problems by using and reading graphs, maps of different scale, thematic maps, cartograms, aerial photos and satellite images - Use plans and road maps for navigation and location - Calculate distance on maps, using a graphic and/or numerical scale - Produce drawings and mental maps for planned excursions in Italy's regions and in the local region using conventional symbols - Prepare travel itineraries, indicating and connecting destinations on the map - Identify the most evident human changes made over time in the region and in the country, using photographs and maps - Make comparisons of spatial patterns nearby and far away - Explain the connection between the environment and its resources and man's lifestyle - Analyze the positive and negative consequences of human activity on the environment giving concrete examples - Research and propose solutions to problems relating to the protection, conservation and improvement of the physical and cultural environment |
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Science | |
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- Horizontal and vertical directions - Volume and capacity of solids and liquids - Heat and temperature. Melting point and solidification, evaporation and condensation, boiling point - Water cycle. Responsible use of drinking water - Thermal and electric energy in everyday use - Light: sources; shadow, diffusion, transparency, reflection - Sound: examples of sound production and projection; intensity, tone, and pitch - Sight and hearing, senses that bring information from a distance - Organisms of higher mammals with particular reference to man - Changes in organisms: life cycle of a plant and of an animal - Conditions essential for maintaining a healthy organism: hygiene and health |
- Horizontal and vertical directions - Use a level and a plumb line - Measure length, weight, volume of objects and correlate different measurements - Calculate the volume of water used in various everyday applications - Illustrate the difference between heat and temperature with relation to common experiences - Conduct experiments to demonstrate reactions to changes in temperature (evaporation, melting, etc.) - Describe the qualities of sound and light in a given space - Observe and describe the human eye and the human ear - Give examples of the relationship of living organisms to their environment - Identify the basic structure of animals and of man in particular - Describe the life cycle of a plant, an animal and of man - Practice personal hygiene, explaining what it is and why it is important - Identify preventive and emergency measures to be used for the dangers from sources of heat and electrical energy |
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Citizenship | |
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- The concept of citizenship and various forms of citizenship - Principal forms of government - Symbols of national identity (flag, anthem, institutions) and of regional and local identity - Fundamental principles of the Constitution - Some articles of the Declaration of Rights of Children and of the International Convention for Children's Rights - The role of rules and laws in different areas of everyday life - The concept of duty/right, responsibility/liberty, identity, peace, human development, cooperation, aid - Social services available to individuals - Governmental and non- governmental international organizations that work for peace and for the rights/duties of people - The form and the workings of the local government
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- Examine points of view that differ from one's own, making critical comparisons - Present one's own point of view and personal needs using logical reasoning - Demonstrate autonomous behaviour, self- control, self-esteem - Interact respectfully with others in diverse situations - Accept, respect, help others including those who are "different from you", and develop an understanding of their behaviours - Subdivide tasks and assignments in order to work together towards a common goal - Create and write class rules - Plan group activities (sports events, musical events, etc...) that promote learning and experiences of different cultures - Analyze a set of rules (of a game, of a group...) evaluating its principles and, if necessary, initiating a procedure for modifying it - Utilize correctly and constructively services offered to the public (library, public spaces) - Understand different forms of government - Identify current situations of peace/war, development/recession, cooperation/individualism, respect/violation of human rights - Be involved in volunteer work
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Environmental Education | |
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- Flora, fauna, ecological balance typical of the local environment - The most important local traditions - Human needs and ways of using the environment - Human actions that modify the environment and the interdependence of man and nature - Human features in the environment and he introduction of new crops currently and in the past - Gardens and botanical gardens: historical and natural forms - The role of local administrations, private associations, foundations, etc... in the conservation and transformation of the environment |
- Explore the typical components of a natural and human environment, from an ecological perspective - Understand the importance and necessity of man's environmental interventions, using information from a variety of sources - List the advantages/disadvantages of a change made to a particular environment for the people living in it - Show respect for natural and artistic beauty - Care for and formulate plans for the maintenance of gardens and botanical gardens - Devise simple projects for restoration and conservation, and for activities that make rational use of the environment - Visit the principal governmental agencies that are involved with the environment and be familiar with their activities - Document a collaborative project between the various institutions that work to defend or improve the environment (school, city, associations, region, ...) - Identify an environmental problem (restoring a monument or protecting part of a shoreline etc...) analyze it and propose some simple but effective solutions - If possible, resolve the problem, working in collaboration with other institutions - Create a workshop for the restoration of small traditional objects and plan activities for a rational use of the environment - Use resources rationally, avoiding waste of water, energy... - Recycle and reuse energy and materials |
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Health Education | |
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- Human body systems and organs and their principal functions - Personal hygiene (dental care...) and environmental hygiene (lighting, ventilation, temperature) as prevention of individual and social illnesses and as means of social integration - The impact of environmental problems (noise and air pollution, ...) and of personal behaviours (smoking, being sedentary...) on health - Epidemic diseases and vaccinations - Behaviours to adopt in convalescence - Progress in the field of medicine throughout history - Characteristics of materials and objects in relation to safety - Rules of safety for different environments |
- Understand that man must be aware of health issues and adjust his behaviour accordingly - Be attuned to one's own body and recognize signals of wellbeing and signals of illness - Describe different physical states (symptoms of health/illness) and their possible causes - Adopt preventive strategies to safeguard overall health at different times of life - Simulate behaviours to adopt when faced with different forms of danger (seismic, volcanic, chemical, hydro geological...) - Practice evacuation of the school building; read evacuation plans and building maps - Draw up regulations necessary for security based on the rules learned - Demonstrate ability and self control in situations where it is called for |
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Nutrition | |
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- Food groups and their relative nutritional value - Nutritional value of favourite foods - The distinction between eating and nutrition - The amount of energy expended during a typical day - The food pyramid - Different types of diets and how they relate to different life styles - Bad eating habits and problems connected to an unbalanced diet - Process of food preparation and storage; in particular, different cooking methods - Traditional local cuisine |
- Describe one's own eating patterns, noting which foods have nutritional value - Understand the needs of one's body and identify the best food choices for growth - Evaluate the nutritional composition of favourite foods - Calculate daily portions of foods using the food pyramid - Identify an appropriate diet for one's body and physical needs, based on a calculation of the amount of energy expended - Use proper eating habits (eating slowly, chewing enough...) - Add new foods, to educate the palate - Identify the best ways to handle and prepare foods to preserve the nutritional value, in a kitchen setting - Follow the rules for handling, storing and eating foods - Try different methods of cooking foods and match them to different dietary needs |
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Life Skills | |
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- Oneself, one's abilities and interests, the changes in oneself that have occurred over time: the possibility and limitations of using autobiography as a tool for knowing oneself - Relationships between peers and adults and their problems - The principal psychological, behavioural differences between male and female and different male and female roles - Examples of different types of relationships between women and men in history - Forms of self-expression that are appropriate, but also socially acceptable and morally defensible, for moods, sentiments, emotions, in different situations |
- Use listening skills, self-knowledge and positive interactions in relations with others - Initiate positive relations with schoolmates and adults, keeping in mind their gender characteristics - Use a diary or correspondence with friends for self-reflection and for reflecting on relationships - Describe how one perceives oneself and one's role within the class, in the family, and in the peer group - Use socially effective and morally accepted forms of expression for one's emotions and sentiments - During play, work, relaxation... express one's emotions with respect for others |
