From grubs to bees - sustainable wellbeing

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This lesson is adaptable for KS2, KS3 or KS4 This lesson introduces Flora and William, members of the indigenous Matsigenka tribe in Amazonian Peru, and Malte in Germany. 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 unique. We don't share stories as being 'typical' or as 'single stories' of people or places. **Lyfta Core themes:** Culture and Identity, Health and Wellbeing, Natural Environment, Professions and Entrepreneurship. **Lyfta core skills and values:**Active Citizenship & Political Awareness, Active Listening, Empathy & Understanding Others, Environment & Sustainability, Healthy Living, Intercultural Competence, Lifelong Learning, Practical Life Skills, Resilience & Perseverance, Self-Discipline & Self-Regulation. **SDGs:** 2,3,8,11,12,15. **National Curriculum Objectives:** KS2 Geography • understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom, and a region within South America, and Europe. KS3 Geography • human geography relating to use of natural resources • to understand how human and physical processes interact to influence, and change landscapes, environments and the climate; and how human activity relies on effective functioning of natural systems. KS2 Science • identify that animals, including humans, need the right types and amount of nutrition, • explore examples of human impact (both positive and negative) on environments. KS3 Science: Biology • Relationships in an ecosystem: the interdependence of organisms in an ecosystem, including food webs and insect pollinated crops. KS2 and KS3 Design Technology- cooking and nutrition • understand seasonality, know where and how a variety of food ingredients are grown, reared, caught and processed (source, seasonality); and characteristics of a broad range of food ingredients KS2 PSHE H6. about what constitutes a healthy diet; how to plan healthy meals; benefits to health and wellbeing of eating nutritionally rich foods L4. the importance of having compassion towards others; shared responsibilities we all have for caring for other people and living things L5. ways of carrying out shared responsibilities for protecting the environment in school and at home; how everyday choices can affect the environment L6. about the different groups that make up their community; what living in a community means. KS3 PSHE H2. to understand what can affect wellbeing and resilience H5. to recognise and manage internal and external influences on decisions which affect health and wellbeing H14. the benefits of physical activity for physical and mental health and wellbeing H17. the role of a balanced diet as part of a healthy lifestyle L11. different types and patterns of work, including employment, self-employment and voluntary work; that everyone has a different pathway through life, education and work L23. to recognise the importance of seeking a variety of perspectives on issues and ways of assessing the evidence which supports those views. 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. KS3 Citizenship the ways in which citizens work together to improve their communities. 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.