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Cognita Global Be Well Day ENG (15-18)

Explore the themes of sustainability, wellbeing and food through three storyworlds - we'll be visiting Peru, Germany and Afghanistan

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This lesson introduces Flora and William, members of the indigenous Matsigenka tribe in Amazonian Peru, Malte in Germany and Najibullah in Afghanistan. You could use it to explore themes such as: biodiversity, sustainability, sustainable eating, food, nutrition, tradition and community. Like ALL Lyfta storyworlds, these characters are real people and unique. We don't share stories as being 'typical' or as 'single stories' of people or places. **Cognita Values:** respect, integrity, and accountability. **Lyfta Core themes:** culture and identity, health and wellbeing, natural environment, professions and entrepreneurship. **SDGs:** 2,3,8,11,12,15. **Curriculum Links:** KS4 PSHE H5. the characteristics of mental and emotional health; to develop empathy and understanding about how daily actions can affect people's mental health H11. to make informed lifestyle choices regarding sleep, diet and exercise H13. to identify, evaluate and independently assess reliable sources of information, advice and support for all aspects of physical and mental health. KS4 Citizenship the different ways in which a citizen can contribute to the improvement of their community, to include the opportunity to participate actively in community volunteering, as well as other forms of responsible activity.

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