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Basic 5 Our World and Our People Notes

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Nature of God

  1. Human Beings Are UniqueIn this topic you will explain the features that make human beings unique compared to other creatures.
  2. Using Our Unique Abilities ResponsiblyIn this topic you will explain how human beings should use their unique abilities to care for themselves, other people and other creatures.

Myself

  1. Changes During Adolescence: Physical ChangesIn this topic you will describe the physical changes that happen to boys and girls during adolescence.
  2. Changes During Adolescence: Emotional and Social ChangesIn this topic you will describe the emotional and social changes during adolescence and learn how to manage them and stay healthy.

My Family

  1. Being a Committed Family MemberIn this topic you will explain the need to be a committed member of the family and the roles each member plays.
  2. Staying Safe on the RoadIn this topic you will identify things to do to stay safe on the road as a pedestrian, passenger and cyclist.

Home and School

  1. Understanding Peer PressureIn this topic you will describe peer pressure, its types and its effects on adolescents.
  2. Skills for Dealing with Peer PressureIn this topic you will describe and practise skills for resisting negative peer pressure.

The Environment and the Weather

  1. Human Activities, Greenhouse Gases and Climate ChangeIn this topic you will record human activities that add too much greenhouse gas to the air and cause climate change.
  2. Caring for the Environment and the Shape of the EarthIn this topic you will explain ways to care for the environment and describe the shape of the earth with evidence.

Plants and Animals

  1. Designing and Making an Animal HouseIn this topic you will design and make a simple house for a pet or domestic animal using local materials.
  2. Keeping and Caring for a PetIn this topic you will learn how to choose, keep and care for a pet responsibly.