Resource Management
Overview
Resources are essential for human flourishing so we look into food water and energy and how they are distributed around the world and what can be done to ensure their consistent supply in the future.
Example Key Words
Distribution
how resources are spread out
Surplus
more than is needed
Deficit
less than is needed (insecure)
Surplus
more than is needed (secure)
Famine
a widespread population struggling with food insecurity causing death
Fundamental British values
Rule of law – looking at how each country distributes food water and energy and understand the challenges to providing this basic facility and the rules that the world has around distributing these amenities.
Cultural Capital
There is an increased demand for food water and energy due to population growth and economic growth which leads to pressure on provisions. Some argue that future wars will be fought on the ground of water. Students have the chance to understand why this could be the case.
UN Rights of the Child
6 – Life survival and development